Crispy Sweetpotato Skins with Cheese and Bacon

Cooking time

40 mins

Prep time

20 mins

Tags:

Air Fryer


Irresistible crispy sweetpotato skins with cheese and bacon, made with tender Covington sweetpotatoes.

Serving

For the crispy sweetpotatoes
  • 4 Covington sweetpotatoes
  • 2 Covington sweetpotatoes
  • 1 spray oil
  • 1 spray oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 pieces of streaky bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 pieces of streaky bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 50 g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1½ tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp chopped chives
  • 1 tsp chopped chives
For the spicy herb sour cream sauce
  • 300 ml sour cream
  • 150 ml sour cream
  • 2 tsp dried chives
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Totals of recommended daily intake per portion

% of average daily recommended intake for an adult male

Energy (kcals): 553kcals

22%

Fat: 30g

31%

Carbohydrates: 46.6g

14%

Sugar: 11.2g

34%

Protein: 18.2g

33%

Fibre: 24g

80%

Directions

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 180°C.

Step 2

Fry the bacon until crispy and, once cooled, crumble it.

 

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients for the spicy herb sour cream sauce. Once combined, cover and place in the fridge.

 

Step 4

Cover the sweetpotatoes with oil using the spray and sprinkle with salt. Place them in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.

Step 5

Once the sweetpotatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out most of the flesh, being careful not to break the halves.

Step 6

Spray the skins with oil again and air fry for 10 to 12 minutes or until they begin to brown and crisp.

Step 7

Fill the crispy sweetpotato skins with cheddar and parmesan, then top with the crumbled bacon.

Step 8

Air fry again for 5 to 6 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.

Step 9

Top with chives and serve with the sour cream sauce.