Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Jack-o'-Lantern (Printable Version)

Sweet potato rounds carved as jack-o’-lanterns, air-fried with smoky spices for a crispy, festive treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Slice peeled sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
02 - With a sharp paring knife or mini cookie cutter, carve festive jack-o'-lantern faces into each round.
03 - Transfer the carved sweet potato rounds to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the sweet potato rounds are well coated with the spices.
05 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
06 - Place sweet potato rounds in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry in batches if needed.
07 - Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp on the edges.
08 - Remove from air fryer, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients
  • No deep-frying required
  • Vegan and gluten-free
  • Ready in just over half an hour including prep
  • Great for entertaining or family snack time
02 -
  • High in vitamin A and fiber
  • Kid friendly and allergen safe
  • Ideal for batch cooking and meal prep
03 -
  • Always soak sliced sweet potatoes in cold water before seasoning it draws out excess starch for maximum crispiness. Dry them fully with kitchen towels.
  • When carving faces go for simple triangle eyes and broad smiles complexity makes them more likely to break during air frying. Let kids help with seasoning and simple carvings to get them excited about healthy snacking.

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