Description
This delicious sweet potato toast is a nutrient-dense alternative to traditional toast, turning humble sweet potatoes into tender slices that make a filling breakfast or tasty brunch with toppings of your choice. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too!
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- Microgreens or sprouts (for topping)
Instructions
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potato (optional; you can remove the skin if desired). Slice the sweet potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces (about the size of a toast).
- Brush with Oil & Season: Lightly brush both sides of each sweet potato slice with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat & Line: Preheat the air fryer or oven to 400F. If using the oven, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Sweet Potato Slices: Place the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or the prepared baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the sweet potato tostadas are cooking, cook the egg to your liking. Slice the avocado and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Garnish & Serve: Once the sweet potato slices are cooked, let them cool slightly. Top each slice with avocado, egg, or whatever you like. Garnish with sprouts or microgreens for a fresh, crunchy touch.
Notes
Sweet Potato: Make sure to choose medium to large sweet potatoes that are firm and uniform in shape so the slices are even.
Olive Oil: I recommend using good-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor since so few ingredients are required.
Uniform Slices: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the sweet potato into 1/4-inch slices for even cooking. If the slices are too thin, they might become mushy, if they are too thick they will not cook evenly.
Seasonings: I used salt and ground black pepper for flavoring, but go ahead and add your favorite seasonings (such as garlic powder, onion powder, everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, ground turmeric, etc.). If you can take heat, feel free to add ground paprika, chili powder, or even a slightly sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
Mashed Avocado Option: Instead of slices, mash the avocado with salt, lemon juice, and chili flakes for a creamy, spreadable topping.
Type of Eggs: I used sunny-side up eggs for this recipe, but you can also try poached, scrambled, or soft-boiled eggs for different textures and presentations. Alternatively, if you are vegan and want to leave out the eggs directly, that’s fine too.
Garnish Alternatives: Substitute microgreens for arugula, alfalfa sprouts, or chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro.
Prepare Ahead: Slice sweet potatoes in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
