How to Make Honey Baked Sweet Potato Chips in an Air Fryer?

How to Make Honey Baked Sweet Potato Chips in an Air Fryer?

I. Time Overview

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

II. Ingredients:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Salt to taste
How to Make Honey Baked Sweet Potato Chips in an Air Fryer?

III. Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preparation

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.

Slice the sweet potatoes into thin, even slices. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness, ideally around 1/8 inch thick.

2. Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.

3. Coating the Sweet Potatoes

In a large bowl, mix the honey and olive oil until well combined.

Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the honey-oil mixture. Ensure all slices are lightly coated.

4. Seasoning

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and, if desired, cinnamon over the sweet potato slices and mix well to ensure even coverage.

5. Arrange in Air Fryer

Place the sweet potato slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overlapping the slices to ensure they cook evenly. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

6. Cooking

Cook the sweet potato chips at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes to avoid burning, as cooking times can vary based on the thickness of the slices and the air fryer model.

7. Cooling

Once the chips are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and place them on a cooling rack. This will help them stay crispy as they cool.

8. Serve

Allow the sweet potato chips to cool for a few minutes. They will become crispier as they cool.

Serve your honey baked sweet potato chips as a healthy snack or a side dish.

IV. What we should pay attention to

1. Slice the sweet potato evenly

Using a slicer or sharp knife, cut the sweet potato into even slices. The recommended slice thickness is 1/8 inch, which ensures that the sweet potato slices are evenly baked.

2. Apply the honey-oil mixture evenly

Make sure each sweet potato slice is evenly coated with the honey and olive oil mixture. This helps the sweet potato slices stay moist and add flavor during baking.

4. Avoid overlapping

Spread the sweet potato slices flat in the air fryer basket to avoid overlapping. Overlapping sweet potato slices will cause uneven baking and affect crispness.

5. Shake the basket at appropriate times

During the baking process, shake the air fryer basket or turn the sweet potato slices at appropriate times to ensure that they are heated evenly. This can prevent some sweet potato slices from being over-baked or under cooked.

6. Control the baking time

The baking time of the air fryer may vary depending on the model and the thickness of the sweet potato slices. It is generally recommended to bake for 10-15 minutes, but watch closely in the last few minutes to avoid burning.

7. Cool to crisp

After baking, remove the sweet potato chips and place them on a cooling rack to cool for a few minutes. This helps them crisp further.

8. Avoid excessive seasoning

If using salt or other seasonings, use moderation. Too much salt can make the sweet potato chips too salty, while too much seasoning may cover the natural sweetness of the sweet potato.

V. Conclusion