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Sweet & Spicy Air Fryer Sweetpotato Bites

Looking for a simple starter that will impress your guests? Look no further than my Sweet & Spicy Airfryer Sweetpotato Bites! This sweetpotato starter is perfect for parties or any other occasion. Best of all, it's simple to make - just follow these easy steps.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, gluten-free, simple, sweetpotatoes, vegetarian
Servings: 24 bites

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • Food processor
  • Large bowl
  • Potato ricer or masher
  • Small scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper 
  • Small saucepan
  • Two shallow dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes (about 2 cups mashed sweetpotatoes)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 ½ cups cornflakes
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • cooking spray

Hot Honey

  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat airfryer to 370 F.
  • Use a fork to poke holes into the sweetpotatoes, and set them on the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 35-45 minutes or until you can easily pierce them with a fork.
  • When sweetpotatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the skin and pass through a ricer into a large bowl.
  • Once completely cooled, mix in 2 tablespoons of hot sauce and 1 egg until combined.
  • Use a small scoop to measure sweetpotato mixture into balls (about 1 tablespoon) and place on a baking sheet. Freeze for 15-20 minutes until slightly firm.
  • For Cornflake Dredge: In a food processor, add cornflakes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Pour into a shallow dish.
  • In another shallow dish, beat 2 eggs until well combined.
  • Once the balls are chilled, remove them from the freezer. Dredge sweetpotato balls, covering fully. Place back onto a baking sheet and return to freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Place in air fryer about 1 inch apart. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Air fry at 400F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • For Hot Honey: In a saucepan, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Garnish with hot honey, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Seve warm.