Crispy & Sweet Sweet Potato Candy (Super Easy Air Fryer Recipe)
Effortless Air Fryer Sweet Potato Candy: The Ultimate Guide
Who doesn’t love sweet, crispy sweet potato candy? Frying them can be a hassle and messy, which is why many of us hesitate to make them at home. But now, you can enjoy perfectly crispy sweet potato candy effortlessly with your air fryer! Coated in a sweet sugar syrup, these little treats are not sticky, wonderfully crunchy, and delightfully sweet. They are a huge hit as a snack for kids and a delightful nostalgic treat for adults. Make your own easy and quick sweet potato candy with this air fryer recipe!
Main Ingredients- 3-4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 Tbsp cooking oil (1 Tbsp for coating sweet potatoes + 3 Tbsp for syrup)
- 3 Tbsp sugar (for syrup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash 3-4 medium sweet potatoes. Once washed, slice them diagonally into pieces about 1 to 1.5 cm thick. (Be careful not to slice them too thinly, or they might break apart.)
Step 2
Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to remove excess starch. Then, rinse them once more under running water. This step helps to achieve a crispier texture.
Step 3
Gently pat the rinsed sweet potatoes completely dry with paper towels. Any remaining moisture can prevent them from becoming as crispy as you’d like.
Step 4
Put the dried sweet potato pieces into a clean resealable bag. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Seal the bag and shake it well to ensure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with oil. This method is much more convenient and effective than brushing each piece individually.
Step 5
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the oil-coated sweet potato pieces in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap too much. Air fry at 180℃ (350℉) for about 20 minutes, until golden brown. Flipping them halfway through will help them cook more evenly.
Step 6
As the sweet potatoes are nearing completion in the air fryer, let’s prepare the delicious sugar syrup. In a small pan, combine 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Step 7
Heat the mixture over medium heat. As the sugar melts and begins to bubble, you’ll notice it turning into a beautiful caramel color. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning, and let it cook until it reaches your desired caramel hue.
Step 8
Once the syrup has reached a lovely color, reduce the heat to low. Carefully add the cooked sweet potato pieces from the air fryer into the syrup.
Step 9
Using a spatula or chopsticks, gently stir the sweet potatoes to coat them evenly with the caramel syrup. The syrup will thicken and coat the sweet potatoes, creating a crispy glaze.
Step 10
Transfer the syrup-coated sweet potato candy onto a large plate or a tray lined with parchment paper. Let it cool for a few minutes as the syrup hardens, resulting in perfectly crispy and delicious sweet potato candy. Enjoy your treat!
