Savory Sweet Potato Mash

Directions: 

1. Select the Preheat function on the Cosori Air Fryer, adjust temperature to 360°F and time to 5 minutes, then press Start/Pause. 
2. Line the preheated air fryer basket with foil, being careful not to touch the hot surfaces. 
3. Coat the sweet potatoes with olive oil and place them into the preheated air frying basket. 
4. Select the Bake function, adjust time to 40 minutes, and press Start/Pause. 
5. Remove the sweet potatoes when done and set aside to cool until easy to handle.  
6. Combine the milk, garlic, 2 sprigs of thyme, and butter into a saucepan on low heat. Let come to a simmer, then remove from heat. 
7. Spoon out the flesh of the sweet potatoes into a bowl and mash until smooth. 
8. Pour the liquids through a strainer and into the mashed sweet potatoes. Add a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. 
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped thyme and Parmesan before serving.