Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish to any meal. They're easy to make, and they're so delicious that you'll want to eat them all.
The Hasselback potato is a Swedish dish that was created in the 1950s by a chef named Leif Hasselback. Hasselback was working at a restaurant in Stockholm when he came up with the idea of slicing a potato into thin slices, but not all the way through. This created a potato that was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Hasselback potato quickly became a popular dish in Sweden, and it has since spread to other parts of the world. Today, Hasselback potatoes are often served at special occasions, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. There are many different ways to make Hasselback potatoes. Some people like to add herbs and spices to the slices, while others prefer to keep them plain. You can also cook Hasselback potatoes in the oven, in a skillet, or in an air fryer. Air fryer Hasselback sweet potatoes are a quick and easy way to make this classic dish. The air fryer circulates hot air around the potatoes, which helps to crisp them up on the outside and cook them through on the inside. The result is a delicious and crispy side dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Scrub the sweet potato clean and pat it dry.
  3. Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise.
  4. Use a sharp knife to make thin, even slices in the sweet potato, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  6. Brush the sweet potato halves with the oil mixture.
  7. Place the sweet potato halves in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • Preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) helps to ensure that the potatoes will cook evenly and quickly.
  • Scrubbing the sweet potato clean and patting it dry helps to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cutting the sweet potato in half lengthwise creates two even halves that will cook evenly.
  • Using a sharp knife to make thin, even slices in the sweet potato helps to ensure that the potatoes will cook through evenly and that they will be crispy on the outside.
  • Brushing the sweet potato halves with the oil mixture helps to add flavor and helps to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the air fryer basket.
  • Cooking the sweet potato halves in the air fryer basket for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and crispy, helps to ensure that the potatoes are cooked through and that they are crispy on the outside.