Batata-doce gratinada na air fryer

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Put the cream, thyme, cayenne, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often, and cook for 1 minute; turn off the heat.

2. 2

   Thinly slice the sweet potatoes on a mandoline or vegetable slicer into about 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Arrange a third of the potato slices in a single, overlapping layer in a 7-inch nonstick cake pan (see Cook's Note). Spoon over a third of the cream mixture, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Repeat with another third of the slices, third of the cream mixture, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Finish with the remaining slices and cream, another pinch of salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

3. 3

   Cover the cake pan tightly with foil and place in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Air fry at 205 degrees C until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife and the cream mixture is bubbling along the sides, about 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, mix the panko, pecans and olive oil in a small bowl. Remove the foil from the cake pan and sprinkle over the panko mixture. Return to the air fryer basket and air fry at 205 degrees C until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then top with the chopped chives.

5. 5

   Cook's Note:: If you do not have a nonstick cake pan, make sure to grease the pan with 1 tablespoon of butter before assembling.