Japanese Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Spiced Japanese Baked Sweet Potato fries baked in the oven, tossed with spices and coconut oil . Light, healthy and Sweet . You’ll forget they’re good FOR you!
Guys, I would like to introduce you to my spanking obsession.
Japanese Baked Sweet Potato Fries.
This, Mr. Sweet potato head is my one and only true love. At least I like to think so, so don’t you burst my bubble. I have him for breakfast, lunch and in between. In fact, I do not really need dessert- he is it for me- always hits the spot.
I am a sweet tooth gal but recently I have deprived myself –Gasp! I am cutting back, a tiny bit on sweets. Don’t worry not for too long, a couple of weeks, 2-3 will do. Just prepping for Valentines Week and Beyond.
What isn’t there to love about these Japanese sweet potatoes? Fried, baked, mashed as in mashed potatoes. Count me in. I will have you any way I can get you, Sweet Potato head. I am going to stop professing my love for this guy and tell you how and why you should have and eat him. Be warned! He is MINE!
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of energy, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. Really quite filling unlike the regular potatoes. Be sure to also try my delicous cottage fries recipe if you are using regular potatoes.
So what the heck is the difference these Japanese sweet potato and regular sweet potato? Ask no more.Asides from the visible difference (yellowish, pale interior), there is a significant difference – taste wise. They are denser, starchy (drier) and really sweet.
Oh, here are a couple of ways to make them. You can cut them super thin, thin, wedges or slice them. It really doesn’t matter; it just depends on how you are serving them.
How can you spice it up? I have tried different variety of spices, depending on my mood swings. My favorite, or the one I use most often(Quick and easy) is Cajun Creole Seasoning and coconut oil. Love the nutty flavor of the oil and the heat from Cajun spice. It works gloriously with the natural nuttiness and Sweetness of this starchy root. Positively Addictive!!!
I can’t help but use nutmeg sometimes– love nutmeg. I feel like am having dessert.
Potato starch here, helps crisp them up – you can do without it.
Enjoy!
Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 1-2 Japanese Sweet Potatoes
- 1-2 Tablespoon potato starch optional
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut or any cooking oil
- ½ -1 teaspoon Seasoning (pick one or two options) (Cajun seasoning, garlic, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Scrub potatoes, clean and cut them into desired shape – the thinner the cut, the less time to cook - make sure they are even for even cooking.
- In a large bowl mix with potato starch until thoroughly combine. Remove shake off the excess potato starch. Add the oil toss to combine.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer over a baking sheet. You may have to use two, depending on the quantity.
- Bake the potatoes for 25-35 minutes, flipping them every 15 minutes with a spatula until they’re evenly browned and crispy, according to preference. After 25 minutes you have to check on them every 5 minutes.
- Allow cooling slightly, and serving immediately.
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Great recipe. First time making fries with a Japanese sweet potato. Yummy. Will definitely make them again.
Hi Sher! So glad you enjoyed it! Japanese sweet potatoes make such delicious fries—crispy outside, sweet and fluffy inside. Definitely worth making again! Thanks for sharing!
Made this tonight as a quick side at the last minute. Simple but delicious and healthy. Thank you.
No need for peeling, actually. Greetings from japan
Greetings! Thanks for sharing .
Greetings from the US! I never peel my sweets, either. Too much fiber and nutrients are in the skin. BTW, Murasaki sweet potatoes were developed in Louisiana at LSU in its “Sweet Potaot Research Station” in 2001. The seed has been available to commercial growers since 2008. I think it got the name “Muraski” not because of Japanese origin but because, as you know, “mursaki” is the Japanese word for “purple”. Similar to “Roku” (TV) which is the number “6” in Japanese. The founder of Roku is an American (Anthony) Wood. “Roku” was the SIXTH company he established and hence its name!
Agree on the nutrients . Thanks for the feedback.
I am late to this original post. I just found a Japanese sweet potato for the first time in my local produce market and bought one on a whim. I didn’t know what to do with them but needed a side for our veggie burgers tonight and found your recipe. I just had them and WOW they are amazing!! Thank you SO much for your awesome recipe. I’ll be getting a lot more of these!!!!!!
Thank you so much, Jerri! Glad it turned out amazing for you. Now you got me wanting to make this for today! Happy weekend! 😉
Hi, how much of each of those spices? Or is it 1/2-1 tsp of EACH of those things? And do you mean garlic powder? Just seems a little bit unclear to me. Thanks !
Hi Mara! It’s 1/2 -1 teaspoon of either of those spices . Have updated to make it clearer . Thanks for pointing this out to me
I just made these and ate wayyyyyy too many! They are really delicious. I’ve never cooked a Japanese sweet potato but recently heard they are very good for your skin and anti aging. Anti-aging and I am IN! Can’t find them in our local groceries but found them at Whole Foods. These are truly delicious. I put a little cajun seasonings on them and some garlic powder, and I will be making them again for sure.
Hi Imma,
Where does one buy the japanese sweet potatoes? Went to my local grocery store and couldn’t find it. I was going to make it with the salmon for dinner. By the way, I made the salmon two days ago and my kids loved it!! Was hoping for a quick dinner tonight. Will try the regular sweet potatoes
Misha, I am happy that you are trying out my recipes and loving them . It is always good to know, thanks for the feedback! You would most definitely get the Japanese sweet potatoes from any Asian Super Market and sometimes at ethnic markets.(I get mine from my local hispanic market) Regular sweet potatoes are always a good replacement.
These fries look amazing Imma. I love the dark, moody scene, it’s very befitting and a complete contrast to your vibrant porcelain white backdrop – I like it!
Aww, thanks Charlene. Playing around with different backdrop s.
Very beauyiful dishes imma.love them somuch.you slay gurl….
Thanks Girl! So glad to hear!
Oh wow. Like I didn’t have enough respect for you, reading that you know the difference between normal and Japanese sweet potato has catapulted you into serious respect mode!! PERFECT for baking into fries! You know I have to try this, right??!!
I know you do Nagi and you are going to love it!!
This look so good! my hubby and the kiddos will truly enjoy this one. I wanted to ask you what your thoughts were on red palm oil. My family is Angolan and my mom says that it is a good oil to cook with.
Thanks Floriana. Virgin palm oil is good for you- Stay away from the processed red oil- if you can. There are some traditional recipes that I can’t make without palm oil-use in moderation.