What matters
Four halves need space; small baskets require extra batches.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer sweet potatoes with beans and corn
Air fryer sweet potatoes filled with kidney beans, sweetcorn and Gouda. Roast the halves until tender before adding the filling and cheese.
Total time
58 min
Calories
497 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Roast until tender before filling
Two small sweet potatoes make four halves for two servings. Kidney beans and corn are cooked canned products. Large sweet potatoes take longer than these small ones.
Dinner
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Recipe
Air fryer sweet potatoes with beans and corn
Air fryer sweet potatoes filled with kidney beans, sweetcorn and Gouda. Roast the halves until tender before adding the filling and cheese.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Halve sweet potatoes lengthways. Brush with oil and salt. Rinse and drain beans and corn thoroughly.
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2
Mix and season
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Roast halves for about 30 minutes at 180 °C. Test with a fork down to the skin; continue only once tender inside.
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3
Cook
Fluff the flesh slightly. Mix beans, corn, passata and paprika, spoon on top and add cheese. Cook another 10 minutes at 180 °C.
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4
Check and serve
Filling must be hot and cheese melted. Lift two halves onto each plate with a wide spatula.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer sweet potatoes with beans and corn
Serving guidance
Use only clean undamaged sweet potato skins.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use cooked black beans instead of kidney beans.
Use a little smoked instead of sweet paprika.
Nutrition per serving
497kcal
68.5 gCarbohydrates
16.2 gProtein
13.2 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer sweet potatoes with beans and corn
No, only fully cooked beans are suitable.
Size and thickness matter; roast longer before filling.
No, fluff it and leave it inside with the filling.
Use a suitable plant-based topping; melting and nutrition will differ.
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