Air Fryer Sweet Potato Black Bean Boats

• 260 g (1 medium raw sweet potato (260 g)) — Raw sweet potato
• 125 g (125 g canned black beans, drained and rinsed) — Low-sodium canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 60 g (1/4 cup (60 g) tomatillo salsa verde) — Tomatillo salsa verde
• 50 g (50 g peeled, pitted avocado, diced) — Avocado
• 4 g (1 tsp (4 g) avocado oil) — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Preheat the air fryerPreheat a clean 5-quart air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes while par-cooking begins in the microwave.3 min · 400°FLook for: The air fryer is fully hot when the microwave stage ends.Safety: Keep the empty basket seated by its handle. The quoted total time includes this preheat and assumes one batch in the declared basket.
2. 2Scrub and pierce the sweet potatoScrub the sweet potato skin, dry it, and pierce it eight times with a fork.1 minLook for: The skin is clean and the fork holes are distributed around every side.Safety: Piercing prevents steam pressure from building.
3. 3Microwave until nearly tenderMicrowave the pierced sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate for 7 minutes, turning after 4 minutes.7 minLook for: A thin knife enters its center with slight resistance and the sweet potato still holds its shape.Safety: Use mitts and open away from steam; microwave power varies.
4. 4Crisp the sweet potatoBrush avocado oil over the hot skin, place the sweet potato alone in a single basket layer, and air-fry at 400°F (204°C) for 6 minutes, turning after 3 minutes.6 min 30 sec · 400°FLook for: The skin is dry and lightly crisp and the center is fully tender.Safety: Handle the sweet potato with tongs while hot.
5. 5Heat beans and salsaWhile the skin crisps, combine rinsed black beans and salsa in a covered microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 90 seconds.1 min 30 sec · 165°FLook for: Beans and salsa are steaming and reach 165°F.Safety: Open the cover away from steam and refrigerate unused beans.
6. 6Split, fill, and finishSplit the sweet potato lengthwise, fluff both centers, divide the hot black beans and salsa between them, and scatter every avocado piece on top.1 min 15 secLook for: Two complete boats hold equal bean filling and fresh avocado with no ingredient left behind.Safety: Serve immediately or refrigerate within 2 hours.