Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips (original) (raw)
I’m sure we all have a weakness when it comes to snacks. My snack weakness is chips, like air fryer sweet potato chips. I love everything about them. The crunch, the flavor…all of it. I had to develop the strength and willpower to deny myself these delectable crispy snacks when I lost 130 pounds about six months ago.
However, I have not worked as hard on maintaining my weight and really need to get back on track. ONE thing I love about the Air Fryer is that it’s a healthier option for fried foods. Even if you aren’t setting out to shed a lot of weight, the air fryer is still a better option because it is an excellent way to reduce fat and calories WITHOUT sacrificing taste!
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Sweet Potato Nutrition
I can’t even begin to tell you all the amazing things that you can cook in an Air Fryer, but if you want to try, you can honestly cook about anything!
So, back to my weakness. Well, along come sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are an excellent alternative to regular potatoes. Here are a few healthy sweet potato benefits:
- Vitamin A: sweet potatoes have beta-carotene which is actually what gives the sweet potato the beautiful orange color that it has! Vitamin A has many health benefits for you such as aiding in cell development, maintaining your immune system, and new red blood cell development.
- Fiber: making sure you get enough fiber is very important! Fiber helps in so many areas like cardiovascular development, preventing high cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar and also preventing your blood sugar from spiking. This is very important for diabetics and borderline diabetics.
- Potassium: Potassium is a mineral we often overlook in our diet, yet it is so important! One time my oldest was really sick and we went to the ER. This, of COURSE, was while my husband was deployed again. Anyway, long story short- he was six at the time and what ended up being wrong with him was his potassium levels were super low! He had recently had a horrible case of the flu and it caused him more issues. So sweet potatoes are one way to boost your potassium intake in a tasty way!
READ: More Air Fryer Recipes of mine!
Great Alternative to Potato Chips
When I was shedding those 130 pounds, I had to change my eating habits. I had to shift from eating potato chips at night to eating something that was healthier. I began making a lot of homemade snacks. Besides, sweet potatoes are not only tasty, but they’re also a good carb!
Side note: During my weight loss journey I was educated on the difference between a good carb and a bad carb…who knew!
Since receiving my Air Fryer for Christmas and now working on all these amazing recipes, so far my family has LOVED everything we have fixed. Enjoy this quick sweet potato recipe for a healthier alternative to chips!
How to Make Sweet Potato Chips in an Air Fryer
Serves: 2 to 6
Sweet Potato Chips Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Sweet Potatoes, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup of Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground Cinnamon (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Chips Instructions
Slice the sweet potatoes very thinly. Use a mandolin or a food processor.
Soak the sweet potato slices in cold water for 30 minutes.
Drain and pat dry the slices thoroughly. Repeat multiple times till completely dry. This an important step to ensure crispy chips.
Toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt and pepper, and cinnamon (if using), ensuring every slice is coated with oil.
Lightly grease the air fry basket.
In batches, air fry the sweet potatoes at 390F for 20 minutes, giving the basket a good shake every 7 to 8 minutes for even cooking. If it still not crisp, air fry for additional 5 minutes. 
Serve hot with ketchup.
Air Fryer Tips and Tricks
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Or else it will ‘steam’ instead of getting ‘fried’.
- Instead of cinnamon, you can use any seasoning of choice. Dried herbs, curry powder, garlic powder with smoked paprika are all good choices that goes well with sweet potatoes.
If you can find foods that you love to cook in the Air Fryer, you’ll love using it! Anything that you would typically “fry” would be a perfect option for your Air Fryer and would cook up just fine! The great part about cooking with the Air Fryer is that it cuts out a ton of the fat and grease, but still gives you that crunchy taste! And after all, isn’t it about that crunch that we search for most of the time anyway?
If you’ve tried this quick sweet potato recipe, tell me in the comments how you liked it!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium sized Sweet Potatoes thinly sliced
- ¼ cup of Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground Cinnamon optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the sweet potatoes very thinly. Use a mandolin or a food processor.
- Soak the sweet potato slices in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry the slices thoroughly. Repeat multiple times till completely dry. This and important step to ensure crispy chips.
- Toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt and pepper and cinnamon (if using), ensuring every slice is coated with oil.
- Lightly grease the air fry basket.
- In batches, air fry the sweet potatoes at 390F for 20 minutes, giving the basket a good shake every 7 to 8 minutes for even cooking. If it still not crisp, air fry for additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with ketchup.
Notes
Do not over crowd the air fryer basket. Or else it will ‘steam’ instead of getting ‘fried’. Instead of cinnamon, you can use any seasoning of choice. Dried herbs, curry powder, garlic powder with smoked paprika are all good choices that goes well with sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 189mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 5gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
I am just a mom, not a Dr or Nutritionist. While we try to be accurate with nutrition calculations, we cannot confirm they are 100% accurate.
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