Name: Crispy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 Japanese Sweet Potato (Medium-sized, 180g); Vegetable Oil (as needed for pan frying); Salt (to taste); Dipping Sauce of choice (optional)

5 from 7 votes

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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!

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 healthier alternative 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

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Japanese Sweet Potato Fries:

Ingredients for Japanese sweet potato fries.

Sweet Potato: If you can’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.

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!

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

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

Crispy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

5 from 7 votes

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Prep: 5

Cook: 7

Total: 12

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!

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

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

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Japanese sweet potato fries

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Crunchy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries