Mediterranean Air Fried Japanese Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Sauce

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I am obsessed with Japanese sweet potatoes. They have such a delicious flavor and crisp up better than regular sweet potatoes. These Mediterranean Air Fried Japanese Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Sauce are a delicious way to enjoy Japanese sweet potatoes.

You can sub out regular sweet potatoes in this recipe, however I encourage you to try japanese sweet potatoes if you have access to them. I also included instructions for baking these fries in case you don't have an air fryer.

For another yummy japanese sweet potato recipe try my j apanese sweet potato soup.

Let's get into the recipe.

Why you'll love this recipe

It's easy to make.
It is delicious and full of Mediterranean flavors.
It is the perfect plant based side dish.
It's healthy for you and full of vitamins, healthy fats and fiber.

Ingredients

japanese sweet potato or sub a regular potato
garlic powder
za'atar
paprika
salt
black pepper
oil
lemon
yogurt
olive oil
garlic
dill

Instructions to make air fried sweet potato fries with yogurt sauce

Toss together fries with spices, oil and lemon.
Add fries to your air fryer in an even layer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking once halfway through. If you don't have an air fryer your can bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Mix together your yogurt sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Serve fries with yogurt sauce and enjoy.

Equipment

I used the ninja foodie XL air fryer and I love it.

FAQ

What is different about a Japanese sweet potato?

Japanese sweet potatoes have purple skin and a white inner flesh.

Are Japanese sweet potatoes as healthy as regular sweet potatoes?

Yes, some may even say they are more healthy. Because of their purple skin they have a higher concentration of certain minerals.

Other plant based sides to try

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