What are southern candied yams?
Southern candied yams are treat from the southern states of the United States. Candied yams have a super sweet flavor and a sticky texture. People traditionally serve them as a side for dinner or for Thanksgiving or other holidays. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES When we make Southern candied yams, we follow the traditional recipe, adding a bit to the spices and using the air fryer to give them a slightly crispy outside and sticky outside.
Candy yams Ingredients
When you make this candy yams recipe, you’ll want the following ingredients:
Sweet Potato - We use fresh yams that you can find at just about any grocery store.Butter - You could sub in oil if you want to make this a vegan recipe.Light Brown - Light brown sugar brings out the sweetness in the candied yams.Spices - When making candy yams, you will want to have cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger powder.Salt - You don’t need much, just add a bit to tasteLemon juice - This helps to freshen the flavors and make them pop.
To make your life easier, you’ll also want to make sure you have the right tools for the job. Here’s what you’ll need when you make this candied yam recipe:
Cutting boardKnifeAir Fryer (You can use your oven instead)Tongs
Air fryer Candied Yams
Here’s how to make candy yams in the oven. When you are ready, let’s get started: Enjoy warm with your favorite sides and main dish!
How to make candied yams in the oven
Here’s how to make candied yams in the air fryer. When you are ready, let’s get started: Enjoy warm with your favorite sides and main dish!
Pro Tips to make the best southern candied yams
When you want to make the best air fryer Southern candied yams, you will want to follow these simple tips and tricks:
We use a 6 inch pan, but if that does not fit your air fryer, you can adjust the size as needed. You may need to adjust the time just slightly if you use a bigger or smaller pan.Make sure to have the syrup cover all the yams. If you make a bigger batch, just make sure to adjust the syrup size accordingly!Serve with your favorite main dishes, for Thanksgiving, or any other holiday you celebrate this coming season!
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Garlic Red Mashed PotatoesMarinara SauceAglio e OlioPenne PomodoroPesto CavatappiBlack Bean PastaSpaghetti
Let us know what you think
If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind! Enjoy warm with your favorite sides and main dish!
How to make candied yams in the oven
Here’s how to make candied yams in the air fryer. When you are ready, let’s get started:
Light Brown Sugar Simply Organic Ginger Root Ground Certified Organic, 1.64-Ounce Container McCormick Gourmet Organic Ground Nutmeg, 1.81 oz McCormick Ground Cinnamon Gourmia GAF400 Electric Multipurpose Classic Rapid Air Fryer with Dual Dial Timer & Temperature Controls, 10 Cup/4.5 Qt. Capacity, 1230W, Black GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer and 50 Recipes for your Air Fryer Book (Black) Instant Pot Vortex 6-Quart 4-in-1 Air Fryer Instant Vortex Plus 10 Quart Air Fryer, Rotisserie and Convection Oven, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate and Warm, 1500W, Stainless Steel and Black
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