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    Gastronotherapy » Recipes » Appetizers

    Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

    Published: Nov 4, 2021 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 by MaryAnne · 2 Comments

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    Crunchy sweet potato fries are sweet and savory, seasoned with garlic and rosemary, and served with a creamy garlic-rosemary mayo. The perfect side dish or appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes!

    Roasted japanese sweet potato fries on a wooden cutting board with beer and condiments.

    When making homemade french fries, I prefer using sweet potatoes because of their subtle sweetness, but also because of the extra nutrition and fiber they provide.

    Japanese sweet potatoes are a great variety to use when making fries, as they're a sturdier, starchier, and slightly sweeter cousin to the "regular" kind. In this recipe, they get tossed in oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt to create crispy fries that are served with a garlic-rosemary mayo.

    They make an excellent appetizer, side dish, or even main entrée when all you want for dinner is french fries and beer.

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    • ⭐️ Why This Recipe Is The Best
    • 🥔 Ingredient Notes
    • 📝 Variations & Substitutions
    • 🔪 How To Make This Recipe
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍔 Related Recipes
    • Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

    ⭐️ Why This Recipe Is The Best

    • Just 5 simple and pantry-friendly ingredients
    • Crunchy, salty, and slightly sweet
    • Makes a healthy snack or side dish
    • Quick and easy - ready in 30 minutes!

    🥔 Ingredient Notes

    • Japanese sweet potatoes - These potatoes have white flesh and darker purple skin; they are denser, sweeter, and starchier than orange sweet potatoes.
    • Fresh rosemary - Adds lovely aromatics and pairs well with garlic.
    • Mayonnaise - an underrated condiment for french fries, but oh-so good.

    📝 Variations & Substitutions

    • Dried rosemary. Substitute for fresh rosemary but be sure to only use ⅓ of the amount, as it's more concentrated.
    • Orange sweet potatoes. You can use "regular" sweet potatoes for this recipe as well!
    • Garlic powder. I highly recommend using fresh garlic to get optimal flavor, but garlic powder will work, too.
    • Change up the seasoning. I love garlic-rosemary fries, but you could also toss your fries in: chili powder, paprika, cumin, or cinnamon & nutmeg (for dessert fries!)
    japanese sweet potato fries with garlic and rosemary and a beer bottle opener in background.

    🔪 How To Make This Recipe

    *See recipe card below for printable instructions

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

    In a large bowl, toss cut sweet potatoes with oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

    Cut sweet potatoes tossed in oil and spices on a baking sheet.

    Bake for 15 minutes, until golden on the bottom. Use a spatula to flip potatoes and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until they are evenly crispy and browned.

    Baked sweet potato fries on a baking sheet with a napkin next to it.

    Make the Garlic-Rosemary Mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with the rosemary, garlic, and salt.

    After removing from the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve with garlic-rosemary mayo.

    Hand dipping fries into ketchup with two glasses of beer in the background.

    👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • Cut your sweet potatoes thinner so they cook faster and get nice and crispy.
    • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • How to reheat: Place in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, until heated through.
    • To serve: Serve as an accompaniment to a hearty sandwich, like portobello burgers with smoky ranch coleslaw or chicken avocado focaccia sandwich.

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between a regular sweet potato and a Japanese sweet potato?

    Japanese sweet potatoes are a sturdier and starchier cousin to the "regular" kind. While both are very healthy, the most obvious difference is their color: Japanese sweet potatoes are purple and regular are orange on the outside.

    Why are my sweet potato fries not crispy?

    There are two important factors in making crispy fries: a hot oven and cutting potatoes thin to increase the surface area. If you do both of these (as we do in this recipe), you will have crispy fries!

    How do I bake Japanese sweet potato fries?

    In this recipe, they are tossed with oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt. They're baked in a preheated 425 degrees F. oven for around 30 minutes, until they are evenly crispy and browned, and served with a garlic-rosemary mayo.

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    roasted japanese sweet potato fries on a cuttingn board with ketchup and glass of beer in background

    Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

    Author: MaryAnne
    These crunchy sweet potato fries are sweet and savory, seasoned with garlic and rosemary, and served with a creamy garlic-rosemary mayo. The perfect side dish or appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 251 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 medium Japanese sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch thick matchsticks
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • flaky sea salt (optional)

    For the Garlic-Rosemary Mayo:

    • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • In a large bowl, toss cut sweet potatoes with oil, garlic, rosemary, and salt.
    • Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, until golden on the bottom. Use a spatula to flip potatoes and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until they are evenly crispy and browned.
    • Make the Garlic-Rosemary Mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with the rosemary, garlic, and salt.
    • After removing sweet potato fries from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve with garlic-rosemary mayo.

    Notes

    • Cut your sweet potatoes thinner so they cook faster and get nice and crispy.
    • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • How to reheat: Place in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes, until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24067IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sonya

      December 18, 2021 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      I loved the sweet and savory combination of these fries! We had some leftover chipotle mayo for dipping, and it was a great pairing.

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      • Gastronotherapy

        December 18, 2021 at 2:31 pm

        That sounds delicious, Sonya! So glad you enjoyed these fries!

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