Sweet Potato Nachos

5 from 1 vote

These Sweet Potato Nachos feature air-fried sweet potato slices topped with melted cheese, fresh guacamole, and zesty pico de gallo, offering a deliciously healthy twist on a classic favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: air fryer, Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, starter

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 415kcal

Author: Sonia

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Slices:

2-3 Sweet potatoes (small/medium) thinly sliced (approximately 250g)
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Pinch Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

½ cup Cheddar cheese grated/shredded
Guacamole and Salsa store-bought or homemade (for homemade dips see below)

Homemade Guacamole:

1 Avocado ripe
1 teaspoon Red onion finely chopped
Handful Coriander/cilantro chopped
Lemon juice to taste
Salt to taste

Pico de Gallo/Salsa:

12 plum tomatoes diced
½ garlic clove minced (optional)
½ green chili
⅛ red onion
5 coriander/cilantro strands
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare Toppings (if not using store-bought):

Guacamole: Add avocado, chopped red onion, coriander, lemon juice, and salt. Mash until smooth and mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.:
Pico de Gallo/salsa: Add the tomatoes, garlic, green chili, red onion, coriander, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until semi-chunky consistency or for longer (for a smoother consistency). Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Prepare Sweet Potato Slices

Preheat air fryer to 180°C (356°F).
Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread slices in a single layer in a lined air fryer basket.
Air fry for 7-10 minutes, or until sweet potato slices are cooked, shaking the basket halfway through. (See notes)
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over crispy sweet potato slices.
Return to air fryer and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Assemble Nachos:

Transfer sweet potato nachos to a serving platter/plate (with the parchment paper for ease). Top with guacamole and Pico de Gallo/salsa. Serve fresh and enjoy!

Notes

Keep an eye on the sweet potatoes: It is best to keep an eye on the sweet potato slices. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness and size of sweet potato slices.
Don’t overcrowd: Make sure the sweet potato slices are in a single layer in the air fryer. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking.
Serve fresh as a bake: These nachos are unique – in that they are more delicate than regular nachos, so I would recommend serving these immediately as if they are a nacho bake. Serve using a large serving spoon – it may also help enjoying these with cutlery if preferred (like a bake).

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