Crunchy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
Craving a delicious sweet potato dish? Give these Japanese Sweet Potato Fries a try! They’re perfectly crunchy and easy to make!
Looking for Japanese sweet potato recipes? Try my Sweet Potato Tempura, Sweet Potato Chips, or Yaki Imo (Roasted Sweet Potato)!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
Youโll need the following ingredients to make this Japanese Sweet Potato Fries:

How To Make Japanese Sweet Potato Fries: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! The video and detailed ingredients and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

Step 1
Cut the sweet potato into sticks and soak for 5 minutes.

Step 2
Drain and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 3
Pan-fry them until golden brown and crispy.

Step 4
Transfer them to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Serve the Japanese sweet potato fries on a plate, sprinkle with salt to taste, and enjoy with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor!
Variations

You can experiment with different flavor variations by adding spices or herbs to create a unique twist on this simple dish. Here are some suggestions:

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Crispy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

Equipment
- Frying pan, 26cm (10 inch)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preparation: Cut the sweet potato into sticks and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add enough water to cover the sweet potatoes and soak for 5 minutes. Drain and pat the sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel.
- Pan-frying: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sweet potatoes and pan fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season: Serve the sweet potatoes on a plate. Sprinkle salt on top to your taste and serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Video

Notes
- The Japanese sweet potato skins are edible and contain valuable nutrients, just like other varieties of sweet potatoes. Therefore, I recommend consuming sweet potatoes with the skin on. However, if you do not enjoy the skin’s texture, peel it off.
- Soaking sweet potatoes can not only help to remove the bitterness but also help to prevent the color from changing.
- See Variations for a different flavor.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
Juri Austin
Hi! Iโm Juri, founder of Chef JA Cooks and the creator and photographer of this site. Iโm here to guide you in authentic yet easy-to-follow Japanese recipes! Letโs explore the world of Japanese cuisine together!