Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Air Fryer

Sweet potato casserole is a classic side dish that we serve for Thanksgiving and Christmas. But one year we decided to change things up and make these Hasselback Sweet Potatoes and they were a hit. Making them in the air fryer feed up oven space and they turned out delicious.

We have even made regular Hasselback Potatoes in the oven because we loved them so much. You may also love these Crockpot Candied Sweet Potatoes.

What are Hasselback Sweet Potatoes?

Hasselback potatoes are a famous side dish in Sweden. Potatoes are thinly sliced at the top while keeping the base attached. They are then baked and served with a variety of toppings.

We usually serve as a side dish but can also be served as a main dish recipe.

How to Cut Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Cutting sweet potatoes to make them into the famous Hasselback side dish is easy with these simple steps.

• Wash and dry a medium side sweet potato and place on a cutting board.
• Place wood skewers or chop sticks on either side of the potato to prevent cutting through the entire sweet potato.
• Begin cutting sweet potato into thin slices about ⅛ inch thick. Cut through to almost the bottom of the sweet potato.
• Place in a baking dish to prepare for baking.

Ingredients

• Medium Sweet Potatoes – Wash and scrubbed clean
• Unsalted Butter – Melt butter
• Pure Maple Syrup – You can also use honey

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.

Seasoning Ideas

Feel free to add your favorite spices to these sweet potatoes. Here are some family favorite ideas.

• Brown Sugar
• Kosher Salt
• Rosemary
• Minced Garlic
• Pesto
• Basil
• Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Thyme

How to Make Hasselback Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer

• Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.

• Step 2 – Slice each sweet potato crosswise at 1/8-inch intervals, stopping about ¼ inch from the bottom to keep the potato intact.

• Step 3 – In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

• Step 4 – Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, cut-side up. Brush the butter mixture generously over the top and between the slices of each potato.

• Step 5 – Air fry the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and crisp around the edges. Brush the potatoes with the remaining butter mixture halfway through cooking.

• Step 6 – Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving platter. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if desired.

Expert Tips

• Cook Quicker – If you are short on time, you can microwave the sweet potato wrapped in paper towel for about 5 minutes. Then place in the air fryer to continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
• Prepare Sweet Potatoes – Make sure to wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove an debris since you will be eating the skin.
• Crispy Texture – To create the best crispy texture, make sure the sweet potatoes are dry and have been basted with olive oil.
• Choosing Sweet Potatoes – When making this recipe, I like to choose sweet potatoes about the same size so they cook about the same time.

Serving Suggestions

These Hasselback baked potato are great served with any meal. It is a healthy side dish that is great served with Grilled Teriyaki Steak, Slow Cooker Whole Turkey or Easy Crockpot Spiral Ham Recipe.

For a complete meal idea make Grilled Chicken Kabobs and Air Fryer Broccoli with these Hasselback sweet potatoes.

Storing and Reheating Tips

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the oven or air fryer to create a crispy texture again. You can also reheat in the microwave.