Japanese sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious treat. Cooking them in an air fryer brings out their natural sweetness. This method is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
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2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
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Salt to taste
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Optional: sesame seeds or fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions:
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Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them if you prefer, but the skin gets nice and crispy when cooked.
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Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges or rounds, about 1/2-inch thick.
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In a bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil or melted butter and a pinch of salt.
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Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
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Place the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
How Japanese Sweet Potatoes Different From Other Potatoes
Japanese sweet potatoes, or Satsumaimo, are quite different from your typical orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. Here are some key distinctions:
Appearance:
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes: They have reddish-purple skin with a pale yellow to white interior.
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Regular Sweet Potatoes: Typically, they have orange skin and flesh, though some varieties can have purple skin and flesh.
Flavor and Texture:
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes: They are denser, starchier, and have a natural sweetness that almost resembles chestnuts.
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Regular Sweet Potatoes: They are generally more moist and have a milder, earthy sweetness.
Nutritional Profile:
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes: Rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins which give their skin its purple color. They also have a good amount of fiber and vitamin A.
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Regular Sweet Potatoes: Packed with beta-carotene (vitamin A), fiber, and vitamin C. They tend to have a higher water content compared to Japanese varieties.
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Japanese Sweet Potato Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Salt to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds or fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them if you prefer, but the skin gets nice and crispy when cooked.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges or rounds, about 1/2-inch thick.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil or melted butter and a pinch of salt
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
- Place the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
