Air Fryer Sweet Potato & Black Bean Mini Tacos

• 1 large sweet potato (about 1 lb), peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 mini corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Place the seasoned sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and lightly crispy.
4. Meanwhile, warm the mini corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
5. In a small bowl, mash the black beans lightly with a fork, leaving some texture intact. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
6. Once the sweet potatoes are done, assemble the mini tacos by spreading a teaspoon of mashed black beans onto each tortilla, topping with a few pieces of roasted sweet potato, and sprinkling with shredded cheese.
7. Place the assembled tacos back into the air fryer basket (in batches if needed) and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F to melt the cheese.
8. Remove from the air fryer, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Chef tips

• If you like a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato seasoning or some sliced jalapeños.
• Use flour tortillas if corn tortillas are unavailable, but warm them gently to avoid breaking when folding.
• For a vegan option, skip the cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative, and swap Greek yogurt for vegan sour cream.
• Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket when roasting sweet potatoes for best crisping; cook in batches if necessary.