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Air Fryer Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos (Vegan, 25 Min)

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos (Vegan, 25 Min)

Air Fryer Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos (Vegan, 25 Min)

Crispy air-fried sweet potato cubes with smoky black beans, crunchy red cabbage slaw, and avocado crema. These vegan tacos are weeknight-fast but flavourful enough for guests.

PREP

10m

COOK

15m

TOTAL

25m

CALORIES

350

Servings:

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Air-fry at 200 °C for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, warm black beans in a small pan with a pinch of cumin and a splash of water for 3–4 minutes until heated through.

  3. 3

    Make the avocado crema: blend avocado flesh with juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt until silky smooth.

  4. 4

    Toss shredded red cabbage with juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 5 minutes to quick-pickle.

  5. 5

    Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame for 20 seconds per side (or in a dry pan) until lightly charred and pliable.

  6. 6

    Assemble: spread avocado crema on each tortilla, top with black beans, crispy sweet potato, red cabbage slaw, coriander, and jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

350

Protein

12g

Carbs

58g

Fat

9g

Fiber

6g

Sodium

313mg

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Crispy air-fried sweet potato cubes with smoky black beans, crunchy red cabbage slaw, and avocado crema. These vegan tacos are weeknight-fast but flavourful enough for guests.

Tacos are inherently a crowd-pleasing format. These vegan sweet potato and black bean tacos prove that plant-based food does not mean flavour-compromised — the combination of caramelised sweet potato, earthy beans, and creamy avocado is genuinely crave-worthy.

Air Fryer vs Oven Sweet Potato

Air-frying the sweet potato cubes at 200 °C for 15 minutes produces a crispy exterior and fluffy interior that the oven rarely achieves in under 40 minutes. If you do not own an air fryer, roast at 220 °C for 30 minutes, turning once. The air fryer also uses less than half the energy of a full oven.

The Avocado Crema

Blend one ripe avocado with two tablespoons of lime juice, one tablespoon of water, and a pinch of salt. It takes 60 seconds and replaces sour cream for a dairy-free, nutrient-dense alternative that adds healthy monounsaturated fat and a vivid green colour.

Meal Prep Tip

Keep all components separate. Air-fry the sweet potato in bulk — it reheats brilliantly in the air fryer for 3 minutes from cold. Store the slaw dry and dress just before serving. The black beans keep for 4 days in the fridge. Assemble fresh for the best tacos every time.

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