Enjoy these crispy and flavorful air fryer sweet potato tots as a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried snacks. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in the air fryer, they are perfect for snacking or as a side dish. These tots are easy to make and will satisfy your cravings without the excess oil and calories. Try them today and discover a new favorite snack!
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and peel them.
- Grate the sweet potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated sweet potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Transfer the grated sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Take a small amount of the sweet potato mixture and shape it into a tot.
- Roll the tot in the breadcrumb and cheese mixture, coating it evenly.
- Place the coated tot on a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat the process with the remaining sweet potato mixture.
- Once all the tots are ready, place them in the preheated air fryer in a single layer, without overcrowding.
- Cook the tots for 10 minutes, then carefully flip them over using tongs or a spatula.
- Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the tots from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the air fryer sweet potato tots hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
