Name: Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 Japanese sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp ground pepper

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Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

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Ingredients

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Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

2 Japanese sweet potatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp ground pepper

Instructions

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Air Fryer Method

First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray air fryer basket or pan with nonstick spray.

Wash and pat dry potatoes. Slice each potato into fries. The thicker they are, the longer they take to cook.

Add fries to large bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until fries are completely coated.

Arrange fries in one even layer on air fryer pan.

Air fry for 10 minutes. Then, carefully flip fries. Air fry another 10 minutes or until crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside.

Oven Method

First, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray.

Wash and pat dry potatoes. Slice each potato into fries. The thicker they are, the longer they take to cook.

Add fries to large bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss until fries are completely coated.

Arrange fries in one even layer on baking pan.

Bake for 20 minutes. Then, carefully flip fries. Bake for another 15 minutes or until crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak for Superior Crispness 💧
Soak cut sweet potato fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch, resulting in extra-crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors.
Double-Cook Technique 🍟
Fry at 325°F for 5-7 minutes, remove and rest 2 minutes, then fry again at 375°F for 2-3 minutes for restaurant-quality crispness and golden color.
Pat Dry Completely 🧻
After soaking, thoroughly pat fries dry with paper towels to eliminate moisture that prevents crisping and causes oil splattering.
Season Immediately While Hot 🧂
Season fries with sea salt and ground pepper within 30 seconds of removing from oil when they're still steaming—this allows seasonings to adhere perfectly.
Use High-Smoke-Point Oil 🌡️
Upgrade from regular olive oil to avocado or grapeseed oil (smoke point 400°F+) to achieve superior crispness without burnt flavors or oil breakdown.