Baked Japanese Sweet Potato
Feb 28, 2026 12:13 PM
A Japanese sweet potato is one of my favorite winter vegetables. I first tried one on a trip to Japan years ago, sliced and fried to perfection on a plate of vegetable tempura. Each slice’s crisp exterior gave way to a pale interior that was fluffy and lightly sweet, with a flavor that reminded me of chestnuts. I was hooked immediately.
This baked Japanese sweet potato recipe is how I like to prepare them at home. It’s inspired by yaki imo, the baked Japanese sweet potatoes that are sold as a street snack in Japan. In this recipe, the potatoes come out with lightly crisp, puffy skins and sweet, nutty, creamy flesh. Topped with a pat of miso butter, they’re a delicious, nutritious lunch or side dish…and they couldn’t be easier to make in the oven.
Ingredients:
- 4 Japanese sweet potatoes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Butter, or Miso Butter, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish, optional
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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