Air Fryer Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A vibrant, nutritious bowl featuring harissa-seasoned chickpeas and sweet potatoes air-fried to tender perfection with a hint of smokiness. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs sweet potato, canned chickpeas, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 500g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup, for serving plain Greek yogurt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F using rapid air technology for even cooking and faster preheating.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes and 1 can drained chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Spread the mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even roasting and until the sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas have a slight crisp.
4. Step 4: Transfer the roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes to a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt on the side to balance the spice and add creaminess.