Best 4 Air Fryer Yam Recipes

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The air fryer yam is a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. This versatile root vegetable can be transformed into a crispy and flavorful treat with the help of an air fryer. If you're looking for a healthy and tasty way to cook yams, then this is the perfect recipe for you. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, there are numerous ways to season and prepare air fryer yams to suit your taste buds.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AIR FRYER BAKED SWEET POTATO



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Sometimes I get cravings for baked sweet potatoes with all the fixings, making this recipe ideal for 1 serving. Quick and easy and you don't have to turn on the oven.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Sweet Potato Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium sweet potato
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wash sweet potato and pierce holes throughout. Rub olive oil all over sweet potato using your hands and place in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Turn sweet potato and continue to cook until potato is soft and tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Cut a slit on top of the sweet potato and top with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Simple and addicting air-fried sweet potato fries. I bet you can't eat just one.

Provided by Deb C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide fries
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potato fries and canola oil in a bowl and mix. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until all fries are evenly coated.
  • Divide sweet potatoes into 2 or 3 batches for cooking. Place an even layer of sweet potatoes in the fry basket, insert in the air fryer, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

AIR-FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES



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I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull sweet potatoes out of my garden and chop them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Place on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, stirring once. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AIR FRYER ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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I love roasted vegetables, and especially sweet potatoes. Imagine my surprise to find out how fast and delicious they are when prepared in an air fryer. Every air fryer capacity and performance is different, so you may need to adjust the time or temperature. These sweet potatoes are easily adapted to any style of seasoning you like--plain and simple, or sweet and spicy. Add as much or as little of the suggested seasonings, or try out your own seasoning combo!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Sweet Potato Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) as directed by air fryer manufacturer.
  • Place sweet potato chunks in a mixing bowl. Drizzle melted butter over sweet potatoes and stir to coat. Add salt, cayenne pepper, ginger, and sugar or any combination of these spices; stir to combine. Place sweet potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer.
  • Air-fry for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring or shaking sweet potatoes halfway through the air frying time. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips for Cooking Yams in Air Fryer:

  • Choose the right yams: Look for firm, unblemished yams that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Prepare the yams: Wash the yams well and pat them dry. Cut them into 1-inch cubes or wedges.
  • Toss the yams with oil and seasonings: Drizzle the yams with olive oil or avocado oil and sprinkle them with your favorite seasonings. This could include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes before cooking the yams.
  • Cook the yams in batches: If you are cooking a large batch of yams, cook them in batches so that they don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Overcrowding will prevent the yams from cooking evenly.
  • Shake the basket halfway through cooking: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the yams cook evenly.
  • Check for doneness: The yams are done cooking when they are tender and slightly browned. You can check for doneness by inserting a fork into the yam. If the fork goes in easily, the yam is done.

Conclusion:

Cooking yams in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious and nutritious root vegetable. With just a few simple steps, you can have perfectly cooked yams that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give air fryer yams a try!

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