Chewy & Sweet Dried Sweet Potato Snacks (Air Fryer Recipe – Baby-Friendly Option!)
Easy Homemade Sweet Potato Chews: Air Fryer Recipe for Babies & Adults
Got a surplus of sweet potatoes at home? Turn them into delightful, healthy snacks that everyone from babies to adults will love! These dried sweet potato snacks, or ‘Goguma Malrangi’, are incredibly easy to make using an air fryer. This recipe offers a special tip: adjust the air frying time to create two textures – a softer, moister version perfect for babies, and a chewier, more intense version for adults. The key is to dry out the sweet potato’s moisture at a low temperature. Overcooking can make them too hard, especially for little ones, so we’ve shortened the time for the baby version. The adult version, with a longer cook time, results in a wonderfully chewy texture. Enjoy these guilt-free, homemade treats!
Main Ingredients
- 4 Sweet Potatoes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water and steam for 20-30 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork. This ensures they are soft enough to mash.
Step 2
Once cooked, let the sweet potatoes cool slightly until they are comfortable to handle. Gently peel the skin off. If the skin is difficult to remove, you can carefully peel it off with a knife.
Step 3
Prepare the peeled sweet potatoes for drying. Cut them into uniform pieces, about the thickness of your finger, and slice them lengthwise into strips. Consistent sizing is important for even drying in the air fryer.
Step 4
Arrange the cut sweet potato strips in a single layer on your air fryer basket or tray. Avoid overlapping them, as this will allow for better air circulation and more even drying.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the baby-friendly version. Set your air fryer to 120°C (250°F) and air fry for 20 minutes. This initial stage begins to remove moisture, forming the chewy texture.
Step 6
After 20 minutes, carefully open the air fryer and flip the sweet potato strips. Continue to air fry at 120°C (250°F) for an additional 10 minutes. You can adjust this time based on the moisture content of your sweet potatoes and your air fryer’s performance.
Step 7
Remove the dried sweet potato snacks from the air fryer and let them cool completely. They will become chewier as they cool. For a chewier texture preferred by adults, you can extend the air frying time at 120°C (250°F) to 30-40 minutes.
