Air Fryer Japanese sweet potato fries and Gochujang Dip
Air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries make the perfect snack or side dish! This easy to make, air fryer recipe hits all of those sweet and savory notes we all love and crave. This snack feels indulgent, but it’s actually LOADED with nutrients and will keep you satisfied for hours.
Japanese sweet potatoes, sliced and air fried to perfection, with a crispy outside and a soft, tender inside. To take things to the next level, these slices of heaven are served with a spicy, tangy Gochujang Dip.
This recipe can be prepped and ready in about 20 minutes and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Make these for a nutrient packed, afternoon snack or serve them as a side dish along side your Miso Tofu Tacos.
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Purple Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Purple Japanese sweet potatoes are beautiful AND delicious! Known for their striking purple color and sweet flavor. These babies have a super creamy texture and are sweet enough to pass as a dessert.
Japanese sweet potatoes are not only eye catching and drool worthy, they are also super nutritious as well! Loaded with vitamins and minerals including antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and biotin…just to name a few, Japanese sweet potatoes are definitely worth including in your diet!
Where can I buy Purple Japanese Sweet Potato
You can purchase Japanese Sweet Potato at most Asian markets. You can also sometimes find them at a basic grocery store. And sometimes you can luck out and find them at your local farmers market!
How to make air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries
Making air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries is incredibly simple and only requires 3 ingredients! To make air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries, all you need is Japanese sweet potatoes, of course, oil, and sea salt (which you could skip if you want)….that’s it!
To make air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries, simply wash and cut Japanese sweet potato into strips. I personally like to go with a bit of a thinner strip, about 1/4 inch thick. I find this size allows the inside to get nice and soft and the outside to get nice and crispy, but not burnt.
Once you have cut your Japanese sweet potatoes into the size fries you desire, it’s time to coat them with oil. When you are making air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries, you want to use an oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil, sesame oil, or canola oil. This will allow you to air fryer your Japanese sweet potatoes for a while, without burning the oil, which would cause a funky flavor.
Evenly coat your Japanese sweet potato fries with oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Then toss them in your preheated air fryer. Air fry your purple Japanese sweet potatoes for around 15 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping them at the half way mark. If you cut your Japanese sweet potato into thicker wedges, your cooking time may be closer to 20 minutes, so adjust if needed.
Your air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries will be done when the outside is crispy and darker and the inside is soft and tender.
Tip for air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries: Do not over lap your Japanese sweet potato fries in the air fryer. If you have a small air fryer this may be tempting, but it will result in uneven cooking. Cook your air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries in batches if needed.
Spicy Gochujang Dip for air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries
So air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries all by themselves are amazing…but dip them and the right condiment, like a spicy, tangy Gochujang dip…and now we are really talking!
This Gochujang dip is super simple to make and is sooooo delicious. This dip is made by combining Gochujang, vegan mayo, Chinese five spice, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and agave. This combination creates a creamy, sweet, tangy, spicy explosion of flavor!
If you like a lot of sauce on your fries…double up on the spicy Gochujang dip recipe. This recipe was made for modest dipping, but if you are a sassy sauce lover, simply make more!
WHAT IS GOCHUJANG
If you love spicy food and this is your first experience with Gochujang, you’re in for a treat! Gochujang is a spicy paste used in Korean cooking. This paste is made from fermented soy beans, rice, chili peppers, and salt. Gochujang can be described as spicy, sweet, and well rounded. It’s comforting, complex flavor is an amazing addition to many dishes.
How to serve air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries
Air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries with spicy Gochujang dip makes the PERFECT healthy, satisfying snack. You can enjoy this delicious bowl all on it’s own as a midday pick me up. Air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries also makes an excellent side dish! Serve these beautifies with these Vegan Steak and Eggs Breakfast Tacos.
Air Fryer Japanese sweet potato fries and Gochujang Dip
Equipment
- air fryer
- knife
- bowl
- cutting board
Ingredients
For air fryer Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 large Japanese sweet potatoes I went with purple Japanese sweet potatoes, but any will work
- 2 tbsp avocado oil You can substitute any oil with a high smoke point. You can also use less oil, but fries may not come out as crispy and may be a bit dryer
- sea salt to taste
For Spicy Gochujang Dip
- 1 tbsp Gochujang
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp agave
- 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice
Instructions
Prep and cook the air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries
- Begin by washing and slicing your Japanese sweet potato. Cut them into sliced fries, about 1/4 inch thick
- Place your Japanese sweet potatoes in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoon of avocado oil and a pinch of sea salt
- Place your Japanese sweet potato fries in a preheated air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip your Japanese sweet potato fries at the half way mark. **Do not overlap your fries, make sure they are placed in a single layer across the bottom. If you have a small air fryer you will need to cook these in batches
- Your air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries will be ready when the outside is crispy and darker and the inside is soft and tender. If you cut your Japanese sweet potato fries thicker, you will need to adjust the time to closer to 20 minutes.
- **While the Japanese sweet potato fries are cooking in the air fryer, move ahead to prepare the Gochujang dip.
Make the spicy Gochujang Dip
- In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients listed under "Spicy Gochujang Dip"
- Mix until evenly combined. Top with sliced scallions if desired. Set aside
Put it all together
- When air fryer Japanese sweet potato fries are nice and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and place in a serving bowl. Serve with spicy Gochujang Dip. Serve with sliced scallions for extra flavor. Enjoy!
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