Air Fryer Haggis with Sweet Potato and Wilted Greens
Crisp, savory traditional haggis air-fried alongside sweet potato cubes, served on a warm bed of garlic-wilted kale and spinach.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch Prep: You can chop sweet potatoes ahead of time and store them in water in the fridge so they are ready to go instantly when you get home from your shift.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C)
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Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C)
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
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Dice the sweet potato into small 0
Dice the sweet potato into small 0.5 inch (1.2cm) cubes to ensure they cook quickly within the time limit. Toss them with half of the olive oil in a small bowl.
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Slice the haggis into thick rounds
Slice the haggis into thick rounds. Place both the sweet potato cubes and the haggis slices side-by-side in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10…
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, giving the basket a gentle shake halfway through. The sweet potatoes should be tender with crispy edges, and the haggis should be steaming hot with a lovely crispy outer texture.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Heat the remaining olive oil in a…
While the air fryer is running, heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic clove and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Toss the kale and spinach into the…
Toss the kale and spinach into the pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently with tongs, until the greens are completely wilted and tender.
Look for: the greens are completely wilted and tender
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Arrange the wilted greens onto your plate…
Arrange the wilted greens onto your plate as a base, scatter the roasted sweet potato cubes on top, and place the crispy haggis alongside. Serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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