Easy Difficulty
Airfried Japanese Sweet Potato
warm, sweet and savory potatoes
Ingredients:
• small Japanese sweet potatoes
• salt
• olive oil
• black sesame seeds (optional)
Air Fryer Settings:
300°F
(Depending on size)
10-20 minutes (1st fry)
15-25 minutes (2nd fry)
Steps:
- Soak potatoes in lightly salted water.
- Pat dry and stab potatoes with a fork/knife to allow the potatoes to steam.
- Lightly cover potatoes in olive oil and salt.
- Place in the airfryer for at least 10 minutes, then take out potatoes and place in an ice bath.
- After a quick soak, return the potatoes to the airfryer for at least 15 minutes to continue cooking.
- Finished when tender.
⭐️ Chef Notes ⭐️
- Use coarse kosher salt for initial soak and himilayan rock salt for seasoning.
- You’ll know when it’s perfect if tender, the skin is separating, and syrup starts to burst out.
- Pairs great with a spicy napa kimchi.