Sweet Potato Lasagne On Dish

COURSE:
Lunch, Main Course

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne: A Healthy and Delicious Twist on a Classic

Enjoy a lighter, nutrient-packed version of the beloved lasagne with our Instant Pot Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne. Replacing traditional pasta sheets with thinly sliced sweet potatoes creates a hearty, gluten-free alternative that’s rich in flavour and full of vitamins. With layers of savoury tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty cheese, this dish brings a healthy yet indulgent twist to your favourite comfort food.

The air fryer ensures that each layer of the lasagne is cooked to perfection, with a golden, slightly crispy edge, while keeping the inside beautifully tender. The sweet potato adds a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savoury ingredients, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Plus, the Instant Pot helps simplify the preparation process, making this healthier lasagne both quick and easy to prepare.

Ideal for vegetarians or anyone looking to reduce carbs without compromising on flavour, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne is a great alternative for weeknight dinners or a weekend treat. Serve it with a fresh green salad for a well-rounded meal that’s both delicious and nutritious, offering a comforting, modern take on the classic lasagne.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 250g lasagne sheets

Tomato sauce

  • 350g sweet potato, chopped
  • 150g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ red chilli, chopped
  • 800g chopped tomatoes
  • 100g tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tamari

White Sauce (Cashew cream)

  • 150g raw cashew nuts
  • 300ml oat milk
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Chop the sweet potato into bite size pieces and cover with some salt and olive oil.
  2. Air Fry at 180°C for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, soak the cashews in a small pot of boiling water, leaving to simmer for 10 minutes to soften.
  4. Using Sauté on your Instant Pot or a frying pan, cook the mushrooms and onions in some oil. Cook for 5 minutes stirring regularly then add the tamari, ensuring all the mushrooms and onion get coated.
  5. Add the carrot, garlic and the chilli, and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
  6. Add the remaining ingredients for the tomato sauce, plus the cooked sweet potato. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper to your taste and once it is finished, leave it to sit with the lid off while you make the cashew sauce.
  7. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then blend these with the remaining cashew cream ingredients.
  8. Assemble your lasagne in a baking dish. Start with a thin layer of the cashew cream across the bottom, then a layer of lasagne sheets. Add a half of the tomato sauce on top of the lasagne sheets and spread it so that it is level and compacted. Continue layering until you have use your ingredients, ensuring the last layer is the cashew cream again on top.
  9. Air Fry at 180°C for 20 minutes.
  10. Once cooked, cut, serve and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Lasagne On Dish

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne

COURSE:
Lunch, Main Course

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 250g lasagne sheets

Tomato sauce

  • 350g sweet potato, chopped
  • 150g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ red chilli, chopped
  • 800g chopped tomatoes
  • 100g tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tamari

White Sauce (Cashew cream)

  • 150g raw cashew nuts
  • 300ml oat milk
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Chop the sweet potato into bite size pieces and cover with some salt and olive oil.
  2. Air Fry at 180°C for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, soak the cashews in a small pot of boiling water, leaving to simmer for 10 minutes to soften.
  4. Using Sauté on your Instant Pot or a frying pan, cook the mushrooms and onions in some oil. Cook for 5 minutes stirring regularly then add the tamari, ensuring all the mushrooms and onion get coated.
  5. Add the carrot, garlic and the chilli, and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
  6. Add the remaining ingredients for the tomato sauce, plus the cooked sweet potato. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper to your taste and once it is finished, leave it to sit with the lid off while you make the cashew sauce.
  7. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then blend these with the remaining cashew cream ingredients.
  8. Assemble your lasagne in a baking dish. Start with a thin layer of the cashew cream across the bottom, then a layer of lasagne sheets. Add a half of the tomato sauce on top of the lasagne sheets and spread it so that it is level and compacted. Continue layering until you have use your ingredients, ensuring the last layer is the cashew cream again on top.
  9. Air Fry at 180°C for 20 minutes.
  10. Once cooked, cut, serve and enjoy!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne: A Healthy and Delicious Twist on a Classic

Enjoy a lighter, nutrient-packed version of the beloved lasagne with our Instant Pot Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne. Replacing traditional pasta sheets with thinly sliced sweet potatoes creates a hearty, gluten-free alternative that’s rich in flavour and full of vitamins. With layers of savoury tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty cheese, this dish brings a healthy yet indulgent twist to your favourite comfort food.

The air fryer ensures that each layer of the lasagne is cooked to perfection, with a golden, slightly crispy edge, while keeping the inside beautifully tender. The sweet potato adds a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savoury ingredients, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Plus, the Instant Pot helps simplify the preparation process, making this healthier lasagne both quick and easy to prepare.

Ideal for vegetarians or anyone looking to reduce carbs without compromising on flavour, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Lasagne is a great alternative for weeknight dinners or a weekend treat. Serve it with a fresh green salad for a well-rounded meal that’s both delicious and nutritious, offering a comforting, modern take on the classic lasagne.