
Air Fryer Sweet Potato and Halloumi Medallions with Lime-Cucumber Yogurt, Pomegranate and Mint
An original Air Fryer recipe featuring tender sweet potato rounds roasted until golden, topped with crisp halloumi, a fresh lime-cucumber yogurt sauce, and a bright finish of pomegranate and mint. Each bite balances sweet, salty, creamy, and refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
- 600 g medium sweet potato (cut into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 225 g halloumi cheese (cut into 12 small rectangles)
- 180 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- 80 g cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 70 g pomegranate seeds (for finishing)
- 8 g fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 piece lime (zest and 2 tbsp juice)
- 22 ml olive oil (divided)
- 10 ml honey (for a light glaze)
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 1 g ground cumin
- 0.5 g chili flakes (optional)
- 4 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the air fryer to 190 °C / 375 °F for 3 minutes.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato rounds with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
3. Arrange the sweet potato in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 190 °C / 375 °F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 4
4. Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Chill until needed.
- 5
5. Pat the halloumi dry with paper towels and gently coat it with the honey, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- 6
6. Once the sweet potato is tender, open the basket and place one piece of halloumi on each round. Cook again at 200 °C / 400 °F for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is browned at the edges and the sweet potato is nicely caramelized.
- 7
7. Transfer the medallions to a serving platter and add a spoonful of the lime-cucumber yogurt sauce over each one.
- 8
8. Finish with pomegranate seeds and chopped mint. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crisp halloumi, soft sweet potato, and cool fresh sauce.
Chef tips
If your basket is small, cook the sweet potato in batches to prevent steaming. Squeezing the cucumber well keeps the sauce from becoming watery.
Substitutions
You can swap the mint for fresh basil. If you do not have lime, use lemon in the same amount. Greek yogurt can be replaced with thick plain yogurt.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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