Healthy and Delicious Sweet Potato Cheese Pizza
Healthy and Delicious Sweet Potato Cheese Pizza
Easy Recipe for Baek Jong-won Style Sweet Potato Cheese Pizza using an Air Fryer
Try making a healthier and more special pizza using sweet potatoes instead of flour dough! Based on Baek Jong-won’s recipe, this dish is easy for anyone to follow and can be used for various occasions, from kids’ snacks to special meals. Enjoy the fantastic combination of sweet potato’s sweetness, abundant toppings, and stretchy cheese.
Pizza Dough and Topping Ingredients- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 200-250g)
- 1/2 bell pepper (or green pepper)
- 1/2 onion
- 2 handfuls of kimbap ham (approx. 100g)
- 2 fresh eggs
- 4 Tbsp sweet corn kernels
- 3 pinches of salt
- 140g cheese (mozzarella or shredded blend)
- Cooking oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the sweet potato thoroughly under running water. Then, without peeling, thinly julienne it. The julienned sweet potato will serve as the pizza crust.
Step 2
For the bell pepper (or green pepper), remove the seeds and dice it into small, approximately 0.5cm cubes. The vibrant colors will make the pizza look more appetizing.
Step 3
Dice the onion into small, approximately 0.5cm cubes, similar to the bell pepper. The onion’s sweetness will enhance the overall flavor profile.
Step 4
Dice the kimbap ham into bite-sized pieces, roughly the same size as the diced onion. Gently press the ham with the back of your knife while dicing to achieve a neater shape.
Step 5
Prepare 4 tablespoons of sweet corn kernels, drained of any liquid. If using canned corn, drain it thoroughly in a sieve.
Step 6
Heat a pan without oil. Add the diced kimbap ham and stir-fry over medium-low heat until golden brown and slightly crispy. The ham will release its own oils as it cooks.
Step 7
Once the ham is nicely browned, add the julienned sweet potato to the pan. Add a generous amount of cooking oil; the sweet potato will absorb quite a bit, so don’t be shy with the oil to prevent it from burning and ensure it cooks evenly and stays moist. Stir-fry until the sweet potato pieces soften.
Step 8
When the sweet potato turns golden from stir-frying, add about 3 pinches of salt and stir-fry briefly to distribute the seasoning. This step adds a savory depth to the natural sweetness of the sweet potato.
Step 9
In a separate bowl, crack 2 fresh eggs and whisk them until well combined, removing any stringy bits.
Step 10
Add all the prepared ingredients to the whisked eggs: the stir-fried ham, diced onion and bell pepper, drained corn kernels, and the stir-fried sweet potato and ham mixture. Mix everything gently until well combined with the egg mixture.
Step 11
Stir in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar into the mixture and mix thoroughly. The sugar will further enhance the overall sweetness of the pizza.
Step 12
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Spread the prepared pizza mixture evenly over the parchment paper. Once the base is spread, generously sprinkle about 140g of cheese over the top to complete the pizza topping.
Step 13
Set your air fryer to 180°C (356°F) and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the ingredients are cooked through.
Step 14
Carefully remove the delicious sweet potato cheese pizza from the air fryer. Let it cool slightly before slicing. You’ve now created a wonderful Baek Jong-won style sweet potato pizza! Enjoy it while it’s warm.
