Air-Fried Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Chili Con Carne

Instructions

• 1Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 1 hour and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2Line the roasting pan with foil, place the broiling rack in the pan. Place the sweet potatoes on the rack, pierce each sweet potato with a fork 6 times. Brush all over with the olive oil. Place the chilies on the rack.
• 3Once preheated, place the sweet potatoes in the oven and air fry for 1 hour. After 5 minutes cooking remove the chilies and continue cooking the sweet potatoes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 4When cool enough to handle, remove the stalks and seeds from the chilies and chop into 1-inch pieces. Place in a spice grinder with the cumin seeds, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt. Process to a fine powder.
• 5Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add the canola oil and yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and spice mix and continue cooking for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the ground beef, cook stirring until browned. Add the canned tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly.
• 6The sweet potatoes should be tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. If not, air fry a little longer.
• 7Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 6 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, cut down the center of the potatoes, without cutting all the way through. Press the side to loosen the skin. Using a fork break up the flesh a little and open out.
• 8Place the sweet potatoes in the roasting pan without the rack. Sprinkle each potato with half the cheese. Top with the chili con carne and remaining cheese.
  Tip: Any leftover chili con carne can be frozen for up to 3 months. It’s great served over rice or nachos.
• 9When the oven signals, place the sweet potatoes in the oven and air fry for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 10To make the tomato salad, place the tomatoes, salt, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the green onion and cilantro and stir to combine.
• 11The cheese should be melted. If not, air fry a little longer.
• 12Serve the sweet potatoes topped with a dollop of sour cream, the zesty tomato salad and spicy jalapeño.