Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese
Instructions
- Start by washing your sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. I use a vegetable brush to scrub away any dirt since we’re leaving the skin on. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each sweet potato into rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick. Consistency matters here – uneven pieces will cook at different rates. I find it helpful to cut one potato at a time, placing the finished rounds into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients together first, then add the grated parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Drizzle the avocado oil over the sweet potato rounds. Using your hands or a large spoon, toss the potatoes until every piece is lightly coated with oil. This step is crucial for achieving crispy edges and preventing sticking.
- Add the parmesan herb mixture to the bowl with the oiled sweet potatoes. Toss everything together until each round is evenly coated with the seasoning blend. Make sure to get into all the crevices and edges.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato rounds in your air fryer basket or on the trays if you have an oven-style model. Work in a single layer without overlapping pieces. Depending on your air fryer size, you might need to cook in batches.
- Set your air fryer to 400°F and cook for 15 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and crispy, while the centers remain fork-tender. There’s no need to flip the rounds during cooking – the air fryer’s circulation handles both sides evenly.
- Remove the sweet potatoes immediately after cooking and serve while they’re hot. The contrast between the crispy exterior and creamy interior is best enjoyed right away.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking
- Don’t skip the oil – it’s essential for achieving crispy edges
- Cut rounds to a consistent thickness using a ruler if needed
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which leads to uneven cooking
- Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes before adding the sweet potatoes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better flavor and texture than pre-grated
- Pat sweet potatoes dry after washing to help seasonings adhere better
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg