Yakiimo: Crispy-Skin Roasted Sweet Potato
Japanese street-style roasted sweet potato with charred skin and creamy inside. Cooked until the surface splits and caramelizes, served plain or with a touch of salt and butter.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 2g
comfortsimplejapanesevegetarianvegandairy-freecrispyfluffy
Ingredients
- 2 whole sweet potatoes, medium
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter or miso butter (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
- 2
Scrub sweet potatoes under cold water until clean. Pat dry completely.
- 3
Prick each potato 3–4 times with a fork. Rub lightly with oil and salt.
- 4
Place on foil-lined sheet pan. Roast 20 minutes until skin splits and edges char.
- 5
Split open lengthwise. Top with butter or miso if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- foil
- fork
- knife
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