Air Fryer Blooming Sweet Potatoes
Crispy edges • Caramelized sweetness • Buttery-soft inside
⭐ Ingredients
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2 medium sweet potatoes
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1–2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
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½–1 tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon sugar (or cinnamon + a little brown sugar)
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Optional: honey, maple syrup, or vanilla yogurt for serving
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
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Wash sweet potatoes well.
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Slice crosswise, about ¼ inch apart, BUT don’t cut all the way through (like a blooming onion).
2. Season
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Brush the whole potato generously with olive oil or melted butter.
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Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon sugar, making sure it gets into the cuts.
3. Microwave (to soften the inside)
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Place on a microwave-safe plate.
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Microwave 4–6 minutes, until fork-tender but not mushy.
4. Air fry
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Transfer to air fryer basket.
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Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes
— until edges get crispy, caramelized, and “flower” open.
5. Serve
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Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if you like.
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Serve hot — they’re best right out of the fryer!
