High Protein Air Fried Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your snacking or meal prep with these High Protein Air Fried Sweet Potatoes, a crispy and flavorful dish that packs a punch of plant-based protein. Made with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes and a savory spice blend of nutritional yeast, chickpea flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil, these wedges are air-fried to golden perfection for a healthier take on a classic comfort food. The creamy chickpea puree adds an extra boost of protein and makes for a delicious dipping sauce or drizzle, making this recipe ideal for fitness enthusiasts, vegans, or anyone looking to satisfy their cravings guilt-free. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for meal planning, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is tasty!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes and pat them dry with a towel. Leaving the skin on, cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, nutritional yeast, chickpea flour, salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika to form a paste.
Add the sweet potato wedges to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Place the spiced sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
Air fry the sweet potato wedges for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the sweet potatoes are frying, blend the drained chickpeas in a food processor until they form a thick puree, adding a tablespoon of water if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.
Once the sweet potatoes are finished cooking, serve them hot with a dollop of the chickpea puree on the side or drizzled over the top.
Garnish with additional nutritional yeast or fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy your high-protein sweet potato dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3016 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1134 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
