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Crispy Air Fryer Cinnamon Pecan Sweet Potato Boats are a delightful and nutritious dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This recipe transforms simple sweet potatoes into gourmet-style boats stuffed with a crunchy pecan topping, making them an ideal side dish or a healthy snack.

Crispy Air Fryer Cinnamon Pecan Sweet Potato Boats

A deliciously sweet and crunchy dish featuring sweet potatoes stuffed with a pecan filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4.0 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1.0 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2.0 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 2.0 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1.0 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup miniature marshmallows
  • None none fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes.
  • Prepare the sweet potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat them dry. Using a fork, poke several holes in each sweet potato to allow steam to escape.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Make the filling: While the sweet potatoes cook, in a medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Cut and scoop: Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, carefully remove them from the air fryer and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out a portion of the flesh into a bowl, leaving a small border to maintain the boat shape.
  • Mix the filling: To the scooped sweet potato flesh, add half of the pecan mixture (reserving the other half for topping) and mix until well combined, creating a creamy, sweet filling.
  • Stuff the sweet potatoes: Spoon the sweet potato mixture back into the hollowed-out sweet potato halves.
  • Top and air fry again: Sprinkle the reserved pecan mixture on top of each stuffed sweet potato. If desired, add mini marshmallows for an ooey-gooey topping.
  • Final air fry: Place the stuffed sweet potato boats back into the air fryer basket and air fry for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the marshmallows are lightly toasted.
  • Serve and garnish: Carefully remove the sweet potato boats from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving. Enjoy your deliciously sweet, crunchy, and satisfying dish!

Notes

Optional to add miniature marshmallows for topping.
Keyword air fryer, cinnamon, pecans, sweet potatoes