Ingredients
- 2 large Orange Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 large Japanese Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Neutral Oil Grapeseed or Canola
- 6 oz Shishito Peppers stems removed, halved
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 stems Green Onions sliced
Equipment
- Digital Air Fryer
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Air fry potatoes in two separate batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 15-18 minutes per batch, shaking halfway through.
- Transfer cooked potatoes to a heatproof dish and keep warm in a low oven (200°F) while completing the rest of the recipe.
- Heat 1 tbsp of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the halved shishito peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes, allowing them to char and blister on the outside.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until the aroma is released.
- Gently fold the warm potatoes into the skillet with the peppers to combine.
- Optionally place the hash in the oven for 5 minutes to ensure all components are heated through before serving.
- Garnish with freshly sliced green onions and optional flaky salt or chili flakes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Recipe Card Notes
- Air Fryer Precision: I highly recommend using a high-capacity Digital Air Fryer. To achieve that "shatter-crisp" skin on sweet potatoes, air circulation is absolute key. Overcrowding the basket will lead to mushy, steamed potatoes rather than the crispy, roasted texture we are after.
- The High-Heat Blister: Shishito peppers are at their best when charred quickly at high heat. Using a Cast Iron or Heavy Bottom Skillet allows for maximum heat retention, ensuring you get those smoky, blistered skins in under 5 minutes without the peppers becoming limp.
- The Dual-Potato Strategy: By mixing Orange and Japanese sweet potatoes, you get a unique contrast in every bite. Orange potatoes bring a creamy, soft texture, while the Japanese "Satsumaimo" variety is starchier and holds its geometric shape, adding sophistication to the hash.
- Macro-Tracking Accuracy: Sweet potatoes are incredibly dense and vary wildly in size. For 100% accuracy in your carb and calorie tracking, I always recommend weighing your diced potatoes on a Digital Kitchen Scale rather than relying on "cup" measurements.
- Optimal Reheating: If you are using this for meal prep, avoid the microwave! To revive the crispy exterior of the potatoes and the snap of the peppers, pop the leftovers back into the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.