Sweet Potato Candies (Goguma Mattang) Made with an Air Fryer: A Winter Snack Delight
Sweet Potato Candies (Goguma Mattang) Made with an Air Fryer: A Winter Snack Delight
Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Candies – A Perfect Winter Treat
What’s better than sweet potatoes for a cozy winter snack? Let’s make delicious sweet potato candies (Goguma Mattang) using an air fryer! This recipe offers a healthier and simpler approach to this beloved Korean dessert, resulting in a slightly crispy exterior and a delightfully chewy, sweet interior. Enjoy this comforting treat right at home!
Main Ingredients- 3 medium sweet potatoes
Syrup Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger syrup (optional, for added depth of flavor)
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger syrup (optional, for added depth of flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your sweet potatoes. Peel them thoroughly and then cut them into bite-sized pieces. Don’t worry if the shapes aren’t perfect; even rustic cuts will result in a delicious treat.
Step 2
Rinse the cut sweet potatoes under cold running water. This helps to remove excess starch from the surface, which prevents the pieces from sticking together too much when cooking and ensures a cleaner finish.
Step 3
After rinsing, gently pat the sweet potato pieces dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels. Removing as much moisture as possible is key to achieving a slightly crispy texture when air-frying.
Step 4
Now, let’s use the air fryer! Place the dried sweet potato pieces in the air fryer basket. Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully flip the pieces and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. This initial cooking helps them soften and develop a nice color. For a deeper color and extra crispiness, you can flip them once more and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, but for this recipe, we’ll finish at 15 minutes total.
Step 5
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, let’s prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan or skillet, combine the oligodang, sugar, water, and salt. Place over medium-low heat. It’s important NOT to stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once dissolved, add the ginger syrup and stir gently just to combine. Adding ginger syrup imparts a richer, more refined sweetness and helps to balance the flavors. (You can omit the ginger syrup if unavailable).
Step 6
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, carefully add them to the warm syrup. Gently toss the sweet potato pieces to coat them evenly with the glossy syrup. Serve immediately while warm for a chewy texture, or let them cool slightly for a firmer, chewier candy. Enjoy your homemade sweet potato candies!
