Viral TikTok Smashed Sweet Potatoes (Air Fryer Recipe)

Air Fryer Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a Viral TikTok recipe for sweet potatoes that are fork tender in the center with deliciously crispy edges. They’re made with simple ingredients and are the perfect side dish.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie

Keyword: Healthy Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes, viral smashed sweet potatoes, Viral TikTok Recipes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 64kcal

Author: Sharon Lachendro

Equipment

Ingredients

1 medium-large Sweet Potatoes, cleaned and peeled
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
Flaky Sea Salt (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds.
Add the sliced sweet potatoes to a bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Air fry the sweet potatoes (in batches as necessary) at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the soft sweet potatoes and smash them with a flat-bottomed glass (like a Weck or Mason Jar).
Add the smashed sweet potatoes in an even layer to the air fryer basket and spray with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper or seasonings, if desired.
Air Fry at 400 degrees for 7 minutes or until crispy.

Notes

The listed cook time is per batch. Total cook time will be determined by the size of your air fryer and the number of batches you cook.
Calories are based on 4 servings but this recipe serves 2-4 based on 1/2 sweet potato/person.
See the post for additional flavor variations.

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