BREAKFAST AIR FRYER PURPLE POTATOES (pancake substitute)

These Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes are a GAME CHANGER! This is the PERFECT option for those mornings when you are craving something sweet, but don’t want a plate full of sugar and empty calories.

Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes are made with sliced purple sweet potatoes, air fried until they are tender, topped with fresh fruit, and a sweet vanilla vegan yogurt sauce.

This Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes recipe is so simple to make and is a HUGE crowd pleaser! Make this for your next brunch party…like Easter Sunday Brunch. OR you can prep this recipe in advance, making it the perfect plant-based breakfast for those busy mornings. Skip the sugar-loaded pancakes and make this instead!

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE BREAKFAST AIR FRYER PURPLE POTATOES

• QUICK AND EASY – This recipe is incredible easy to make and only requires about 5 minutes of prep work! It’s the perfect recipe when you are looking for a delicious meal with little effort.
• WILL KEEP YOU FULL FOR HOURS – Thanks to the purple potatoes, this vegan breakfast will keep you full for hours! Purple potatoes are full of nutrients and really help fill you up and fuel you.
• LOADED WITH NUTRIENTS – Yes! These Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes as full of nutrients! Between the purple potatoes, the fruit, the nuts, AND the vegan yogurt…this is a plant-based breakfast you can truly feel good about!
• PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP – If you are in the market for a breakfast or brunch you can prep in advance…this is it! These Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes are absolutely perfect for making ahead of time! Simply make the recipe in full…but don’t combine the elements. Store the fruit, yogurt, and sweet potatoes separately in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you are ready to serve, simply reheat the potatoes and combine with the sweet vanilla yogurt sauce and fresh fruit!
• HEALTHY SUBSTITUTE FOR PANCAKES – If you are craving the sweetness of pancakes, these Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes are a perfect, healthy substitute! Skip the empty calorie, sugar packed pancakes and make these instead!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE BREAKFAST AIR FRYER PURPLE POTATOES

• PURPLE SWEET POTATOES – Purple sweet potatoes also go under the name Japanese sweet potatoes. If you cannot find purple sweet potatoes, just substitute regular sweet potatoes.
• VEGAN YOGURT – Yes! There is such a thing as vegan yogurt and there are some really fantastic options on store shelves these days! For this recipe, I went with the brand forager project, which is made from cashews and coconut. More specifically I went with the vanilla flavor. This brand of vegan yogurt is fantastic! The texture and flavor are great.
• FRESH FRUIT – For these Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes I went with strawberries and raspberries, but feel free to go with fresh fruit of your choice…my next choice would be figs or blueberries.
• MAPLE SYRUP
• PECANS – Can substitute any nut or seed of your choice
• VANILLA EXTRACT
• CINNAMON
• NUTMEG
• SEA SALT
• AVOCADO OIL – Can substitute any neutral oil

HOW TO MAKE BREAKFAST AIR FRYER PURPLE POTATOES

This Breakfast Air Fryer Purple Potatoes recipe is soooo simple to make. Here’s how…

PURPLE POTATOES

First you will start with the air fryer purple potatoes!

Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400ºF.

Next, thoroughly washing 4 purple sweet potatoes. Then peel the skin off.

You can leave the skin on for extra nutrients if desired.

Slice your potatoes into round disks about 1/4 inch thick.

Place your sliced purple sweet potatoes in a bowl and mix with 1 tbsp of avocado oil.

Place your purple potatoes in a single layer on an air fryer tray. If you have a smaller air fryer you may need to work in batches.

Place the purple sweet potatoes in the preheated air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, flip at the half way mark. Potatoes will be done when they are soft and tender.

**Air fryers tend to vary a lot in temperature. So cooking times may vary. Check your sweet potatoes at the 10 minute mark to make sure they aren’t already done. Some air fryers may take up to 20 minutes. Adjust as needed.

While the sweet potatoes are cooking, use your time wisely and prepare the other ingredients. Wash and slice your fruit and prepare the sweet vanilla vegan yogurt sauce.

SWEET VANILLA VEGAN YOGURT SAUCE

This sweet vanilla vegan yogurt sauce is so delicious and the perfect companion to make your air fryer purple potatoes extra special! And it only take about a minute to make!

To make sweet vanilla vegan yogurt sauce, simply combine 1/4 cup of vegan yogurt (use vanilla yogurt for more flavor), 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, 1/16 tsp nutmeg, 1/16 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp of vanilla.

Mix until evenly combine and DONE!

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

When your air fryer purple potatoes are done cooking, the sweet vanilla vegan yogurt sauce is made and the fruit is cut…it’s time to plate!

Plate the air fryer purple potatoes, top with the sweet vanilla vegan yogurt sauce, fruit, and pecans. Serve and enjoy!

TIPS FOR MAKING BREAKFAST AIR FRYER PURPLE POTATOES

• PREHEAT YOUR AIR FRYER – Always make sure you preheat your air fryer so it’s the correct temperature when you use it to cook. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat button, simply turn it on with NOTHING in it 5 minutes prior to using. Make sure nothing is in it…parchment paper could catch on fire if it’s not held down by food.
• SLICE YOUR POTATOES TO THE SAME SIZE – When you are slicing the your potatoes make sure they are all sliced to the same thickness. This will allow them to cook evenly.
• DON’T OVERLAP YOUR POTATOES IN THE AIR FRYER – I know, I know…it’s super tempting to overlap your ingredients in the air fryer so you can fit more in there, but don’t do it! Lay out your ingredients in a single layer so everything can cook evenly.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

• Is this recipe vegan – Yes! This recipe is vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.
• Is this recipe gluten free – Yes! As long as the brand of vegan yogurt you are using is gluten-free, then this recipe is gluten free.
• Do I have to use strawberries and raspberries – Nope. Use whatever fruit you prefer.
• How do I make this recipe more sweet – You can sprinkle a little sugar on your air fryer purple potatoes or add a drizzle of maple syrup.
• How do I make this recipe less sweet – To make this recipe less sweet, skip the maple syrup in the vegan yogurt sauce.
• What are substitutes for purple sweet potatoes – Purple sweet potatoes might be under the name Japanese sweet potatoes. But if you can’t find them, just go with regular sweet potatoes. Butternut squash is also a delicious substitute as well!
• Do I need to use oil for air fryer purple potatoes – No. You can skip the oil if desired, your potatoes just won’t be quite as moist.
• Can I bake the purple sweet potatoes instead – Yes! You can use an oven instead of an air fryer. Just bake at 400ºF for 25-35 minutes.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BREAKFAST AIR FRYER PURPLE POTATOES

These air fryer purple potatoes can be served all on their own and will make a filling meal! But they are also a great addition to a larger brunch spread! Here’s some delicious vegan brunch recipes that would be great served along side these breakfast sweet potatoes.

• EASY MUSHROOM AND KALE JUST EGG VEGAN QUICHE
• CARROT LOX VEGAN DIP WITH BAGELS (VEGAN SMOKED SALMON)
• VEGAN BLOODY MARY QUESADILLAS
• VEGAN DEVILED EGG DIP MADE WITH WHITE BEANS
• VEGAN BLOODY MARY SUNDRIED TOMATO DIP FOR BAGELS
• EASY VEGAN JUST EGG QUICHE CUPS – MINI KALE AND CHEDDAR
• BREAKFAST SALAD

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