Is Cheese + Sweet Potato Up To The Hype?

Ingredients

• 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (any variety (garnet, Japanese purple, sweet beauty, etc.), scrubbed and dried)
• 2 oz Fontina Cheese (creamy, nutty; cut into small cubes or thin slices)
• 1/2 cup Macaroni Salad (optional topping, store‑bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 300°F

2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes

   Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water, pat dry with a towel, and place them whole on the cutting board.

   Time: PT5M

3. Air Fry Sweet Potatoes

   Arrange the whole sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 60 minutes at 300°F.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 300°F

4. Rest Inside Air Fryer

   Turn off the air fryer and let the sweet potatoes sit, still inside the warm basket, for another 60 minutes. This develops a syrupy interior.

   Time: PT1H

5. Add Cheese

   Remove the sweet potatoes, slice them open lengthwise, and immediately insert the cheese cubes or slices so they begin to melt from the residual heat.

   Time: PT5M

6. Optional Macaroni Salad Topping

   Spoon a small amount of macaroni salad over the cheese‑topped sweet potato for extra texture and saltiness.

   Time: PT2M

7. Serve

   Place the finished sweet potatoes on plates and enjoy while warm. Eat with the skin on for full flavor.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

15g

Fiber

5g