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Air Fryer Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful dinner recipe combining crispy air-fried potatoes with a savory ground beef sloppy joe mixture. The potatoes are tossed in olive oil and seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper before air frying to a crispy golden texture. Meanwhile, the ground beef is browned with onions and seasoned with a blend of spices, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. The crispy potatoes are then mixed into the sloppy joe mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese under the broiler for a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 5 small/medium sized potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Paprika, to taste

Sloppy Joe Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into cubes of even size to ensure they cook evenly. Toss the potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, adjusting the seasoning to your taste.
  2. Air Fry the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potato cubes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (204°C) for about 20 minutes. Shake the basket a few times during cooking to ensure the potatoes brown evenly and become crispy on all sides.
  3. Cook the Sloppy Joe Mixture: While the potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, browning them together until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are softened. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Add Sauces and Simmer: Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently while the potatoes finish cooking, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Combine Potatoes and Sloppy Joe Mix: Once the potatoes are crispy and cooked through, add them directly into the skillet with the sloppy joe mixture. Stir gently to combine so the potatoes are coated with the sauce and flavors.
  6. Add Cheese and Broil: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potato and sloppy joe mixture in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and place it under the broiler just until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and slightly golden, usually 2-3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven carefully, let cool slightly, then serve the Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet hot as a delicious, comforting dinner dish.

Notes

  • You can adjust the seasoning on the potatoes as desired, adding more or less garlic powder and paprika depending on your preference.
  • The air fryer temperature and cook time may vary slightly depending on the model, so check potatoes for doneness early and shake more if needed.
  • For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the sloppy joe mixture.
  • Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet for the final broiling step to prevent damage and allow easy transfer to the oven.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/air-fryer-sloppy-joe-potato-skillet-recipe/