the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Chili Con Carne
the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Pro
1 hr 15 mins total time
30 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
4 x 300 g sweet potatoes
2 dried ancho chilies
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp canola oil
1 yellow onionfinely chopped
4 cloves garlicfinely chopped
450 g ground beef
411 g can crushed tomatoes
½ cup (120 ml) beef stock
¾ cup (90 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Sour creamto serve
Pickled sliced jalapeño peppersto serve
For the tomato salad
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
225 g grape tomatoquartered
- ½ tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp fresh lime juice- 1½ tbsp olive oil
1 green onionthinly sliced
⅓ cup cilantro leaves
Instructions
- 1
Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 205°C, for 1 hour and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2
Line the roasting pan with foil, place the broiling rack in the pan. Place the sweet potatoes on the rack, pierce each sweet potato with a fork 6 times. Brush all over with the olive oil. Place the chilies on the rack.
- 3
Once preheated, place the sweet potatoes in the oven and air fry for 1 hour. After 5 minutes cooking remove the chilies and continue cooking the sweet potatoes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 4
When cool enough to handle, remove the stalks and seeds from the chilies and chop into 2.5cm pieces. Place in a spice grinder with the cumin seeds, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt. Process to a fine powder.
- 5
Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add the canola oil and yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and spice mix and continue cooking for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the ground beef, cook stirring until browned. Add the canned tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly.
- 6
The sweet potatoes should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. If not, air fry a little longer.
- 7
Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 205°C, for 6 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, cut down the center of the potatoes, without cutting all the way through. Press the side to loosen the skin. Using a fork break up the flesh a little and open out.
- 8
Place the sweet potatoes in the roasting pan without the rack. Sprinkle each potato with half the cheese. Top with the chili con carne and remaining cheese.
Tip: Any leftover chili con carne can be frozen for up to 3 months. It’s great served over rice or nachos. - 9
When the oven signals, place the sweet potatoes in the oven and air fry for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 10
To make the tomato salad, place the tomatoes, salt, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the green onion and cilantro and stir to combine.
- 11
The cheese should be melted. If not, air fry a little longer.
- 12
Serve the sweet potatoes topped with a dollop of sour cream, the zesty tomato salad and spicy jalapeño.