45-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring crispy buffalo chickpeas stuffed inside roasted sweet potatoes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or vegan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them in the air fryer. Cook for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, toss chickpeas with hot sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Transfer chickpeas to the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- Slice open the sweet potatoes and stuff with the crispy buffalo chickpeas.
- Top with feta or vegan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, pat the chickpeas dry before seasoning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg