Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Four sweet potatoes on a plate that have been thinly sliced but not cut all the way through, topped with fresh thyme.

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Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

This air fryer Hasselback sweet potatoes recipe turns ordinary sweet potatoes into a crispy, flavorful side dish with a blend of butter, maple syrup, paprika, and fresh thyme.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Canadian

Servings:

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer

Ingredients

1.5 lbs. sweet potatoes 4 small sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter melted, I use plant-based butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Make the sauce by adding the melted butter, maple syrup, paprika, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
To cut the potatoes, place one in between two chopsticks or wooden spoons. Make evenly spaced cuts into the potato from top to bottom. The chopsticks will prevent the knife from going all the way through.
Set the potatoes on a foil-lined air fryer baking tray. (If using a basket, place foil on the bottom.) The foil prevents the sauce from leaking through the baking tray.
Preheat the air fryer at 375℉ (190℃).
Using about half of the sauce, spoon it onto the sweet potatoes, making sure to open the slices in the potato so the sauce can seep down into each cut for the best flavor. Brush the outsides with the sauce also.
Air fry for 10 minutes. Brush the glaze over the potatoes and return them to the air fryer for another 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
Once the potatoes are done, brush them with the sauce again and serve them hot.

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Notes

Choose similar-sized potatoes so they all cook at the same rate.

Preheat the air fryer before adding the sweet potatoes so they get a nice crispy exterior.

When adding the glaze and basting, make sure to get in between the slices as well as on the outside.

Check the sweet potatoes close to the end of the cooking time. The cooking time will vary depending on both the size of your sweet potatoes and your air fryer model (they all kind of cook differently).

Let the potatoes cool completely and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

You can also cook these sweet potatoes in the oven. Try baking them at 425°F (220°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until fork tender. Make sure to brush with the glaze as the recipe card directs.

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