How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potato tots are a classic comfort food that everyone loves. They are delicious, crispy, and packed with flavor. However, traditional tots are usually deep-fried, which can make them unhealthy. But fear not, because with the help of an air fryer, you can make a healthier version of this popular snack in no time!

Using an air fryer to make sweet potato tots not only cuts down on the amount of oil used, but it also results in a crispier and more evenly cooked tot. The hot air in th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • sea salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 tots

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Boil until potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still firm, about 15 minutes. Do not over-boil, or they will be messy to grate. Drain and let cool.
  • Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl using a box grater. Carefully mix in Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place tots in the basket in a single row without touching each other or the sides of the basket. Spray tots with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook tots for 8 minutes. Turn, spray with more olive oil spray, and sprinkle with more sea salt. Cook for 8 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    21 cal.

    • Sodium: 36mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 81mg