Sweet Potato Jack-O-Lanterns (Air Fryer)
Description
Sweet potato rounds carved into jack-o-lantern faces and air fried until golden. A healthy, kid-friendly Halloween side dish that's crispy at the edges and tender in the middle, ready in about 12 minutes. Oven instructions included.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- If using a cookie cutter, press each round into a pumpkin shape.
- Carve faces into each round with a small, thin-bladed paring knife. Push cut pieces out slowly to avoid tearing the details.
- Arrange the rounds on the parchment in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Air fry at 380°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden at the edges. Flip halfway if your air fryer browns unevenly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Sharp paring knife
- Small metal pumpkin cookie cutter (optional)
- Vegetable Peeler
- Cutting Board
Notes
- Oven method: Bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Sweet version: Skip the savory seasonings and dust the hot rounds with cinnamon sugar.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat at 380°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook in a single layer with space between rounds. Crowding steams them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 723mgPotassium: 877mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 36180IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg