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Printed July 28, 2026
Printed July 28, 2026
Air Fryer Alchemist
Honey-Harissa Sweet Potato Coins with Labneh
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes crisp up like chips but with tender centers, glazed with a spicy-sweet harissa honey that caramelizes in the hot air. North African flavors meet air fryer innovation.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup labneh or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Flaky sea salt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Toasted pine nuts for garnish
Preparation
Sweet potato coins in the air fryer achieve something magical: crispy edges like a chip but with a creamy center that stays intact. The harissa-honey glaze walks the line between heat and sweet, creating layers of flavor with every bite.
Preparation
- Place sweet potato rounds in a large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat completely dry.
- Whisk together harissa, honey, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Add sweet potato rounds and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle cumin seeds over the coated rounds.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches).
- Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flip each coin, then cook another 8-10 minutes until edges are crispy and centers are tender.
- While sweet potatoes cook, mix labneh with lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread labneh on a serving platter, arrange hot sweet potato coins on top, sprinkle with flaky salt and pine nuts.
These coins make an impressive appetizer or side dish. The contrast between the cooling labneh and the spicy-sweet potatoes is what makes this dish sing. Don't skip the cumin seeds—they add texture and a warm, earthy note that ties everything together.
