Are you looking for a last minute easy side dish to serve at Thanksgiving? Look no further than this brand new maple bacon sweet potato & butternut squash recipe! It doesn't take up any room in your oven or on your stove- it can easily be made in your air fryer! The sweetness of the maple syrup and the smokiness of the bacon will have your tastebuds asking for more! Pat hopes you enjoy!
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into chunks
1 small butternut squash, skin removed and diced into chunks
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 slices of bacon, diced into chunks
Directions
Toss diced sweet potatoes and butternut squash with olive oil and seasonings
Cook veggies in air fryer at 400° for 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced slices of bacon on top of veggies and cook another five minutes or so
Remove veggies and bacon to a bowl and toss with maple syrup. Return to air fryer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until bacon is crisp and veggies are soft
