Crunchy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

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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)!

Japanese sweet potato fries served on a plate with bowl of ketchup.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • These Japanese sweet potato fries require only three simple ingredients.
  • They make for a delicious snack or side dish, offering a fresh twist to regular potatoes.
  • You’ll love the naturally sweet flavor and crunchy texture.

Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Japanese sweet potatoes, or satsumaimo, have reddish-brown skin and creamy yellow-white flesh. They are typically sweeter, firmer, and starchier than other varieties and hold their shape well during cooking. Their versatility makes them a staple for sweet and savory Japanese dishes.

Recipe Ingredients

Youโ€™ll need the following ingredients to make this Japanese Sweet Potato Fries:

Ingredients for Japanese sweet potato fries.
  • Sweet Potato: If you canโ€™t find Japanese sweet potatoes, you can substitute them with other types of sweet potatoes.
  • Oil: Olive oil is used in this recipe, but vegetable oil, canola oil, or any other oil will work just as well.
  • Salt is added for flavor.

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.

How to make Japanese sweet potato fries.

Step 1

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

How to make Japanese sweet potato fries.

Step 2

Drain and pat them dry with a paper towel.

How to make Japanese sweet potato fries.

Step 3

Pan-fry them until golden brown and crispy.

How to make Japanese sweet potato fries.

Step 4

Transfer them to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Japanese sweet potato fries served on a plate with bowl of ketchup.

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!

Recipe Tips

  • 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.

Variations

Japanese sweet potato fries.

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:

  • Black pepper
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Curry powder
  • Dried parsley
  • Dried thyme
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Crispy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

5 from 7 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Juri Austin
Craving a delicious sweet potato dish? Give these Japanese Sweet Potato Fries a try! They're perfectly crunchy and easy to make!
Japanese sweet potato fries served on a plate with a bowl of ketchup.
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Equipment

  • Frying pan, 26cm (10 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Japanese Sweet Potato, Medium-sized, 180g
  • Vegetable Oil , as needed for pan frying
  • Salt, to taste
  • Dipping Sauce of choice, optional

Instructions
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Japanese sweet potato fries

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