Korean sweet potato sticks are famous Korean snacks that you can only find at gas stations along Korean highways. They’re crispy, sweet, and absolutely delicious, but now you can make them in an air fryer—so they’re healthy too! If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain healthy eating habits, you won’t want to miss out on this Korean healthy snack. They’re quick, easy, and low in calories—ideal for kids, parties, or just a tasty treat at home and it’s also good for healthy work snack!
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What are Korean Sweet Potato Sticks
At Korean rest stops, you can find a variety of snacks, including butter potatoes and hotteok. Korean sweet potato sticks are one of the most popular rest stop snacks. They are quite different from sweet potato fries in both texture and appearance. While fries are thick, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, sweet potato sticks are much thinner and hard like a crunchy snack.
Why Sweet Potato Chips Are a Great Healthy Snack
In fact, the sweet potato sticks sold at rest stops aren’t very healthy because they’re deep-fried. That’s why today, I’m going to show you a simple and healthy way to make them at home using an air fryer. Sweet potatoes are naturally nutritious, packed with fiber and vitamins, and lower in calories than regular potato fries. By using an air fryer, you can enjoy this Korean-style healthy snack without deep frying, keeping it light and healthy.
Why You’ll Love This Korean Snack
- Quick and simple to make in your air fryer
- Low-calorie, healthy option compared to regular fries
- Crispy texture that everyone will enjoy
Ingredients & Tools for Korean Sweet Potato Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 pinches of salt
Tools
- Knife and cutting board
- Bowl
- Kitchen towl
- Baking paper
- Air fryer
- Oven tray
Step-by-Step Recipe for Sweet Potato Sticks
- Peel the sweet potato and cut it into thin sticks, slightly thinner than regular fries.
- Soak the sweet potatoes in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain the water and pat the sticks dry with a kitchen towel. Toss them with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the sticks evenly on an oven tray and air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 15–30 minutes, flipping every 7 minutes. Adjust time according to your air fryer model.Variations & Tips
- Serve immediately while crispy. Once cooked, sprinkle a pinch of salt to taste for extra flavor. It makes them even more delicious! Optionally, add your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Variations & Tips
- Spicy Korean Version: Add Korean chili powder or paprika.
- Sweet Version: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar for a dessert-style snack(cinnamon sweet potato sticks)
1-Week Korean Lunchbox Plan to Lose Weight
If you want to lose weight, pay attention. This is a 1-week lunch meal plan packed with the know-how I used to lose 20kg. Here, “lunchbox” refers to the Korean-style dosirak. By eating one healthy, light lunch each day, you can make your life healthier too.
Other Korean Snacks You Can Make at Home
Try these other easy Korean snacks to make at home!
Potato Cheese Hotteok
Making traditional hotteok dough can be tricky. In that case, try using mashed potatoes to make the dough. Add some cheese inside, and you’ll have a really delicious potato cheese hotteok!
Korean Corn Dog with Bread
Have you ever tried making Korean corn dog batter and failed? Here’s an easy corn dog recipe you can make using bread—no batter needed! It’s much crispier than the store-bought version.
Kitchen Guide
Samsung Oven with Air Fryer, Microwave:US
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FAQs about Korean Sweet Potato Snack
Are sweet potato sticks healthy?
Sweet potatoes sticks are naturally nutritious and lower in calories than regular fries. Using an air fryer instead of deep-frying makes them a healthier option.
What is the difference between a sweet potato and a Korean sweet potato?
Korean sweet potatoes are yellow and usually smaller, sweeter, and have a firmer texture than regular sweet potatoes. They are often used in Korean snacks and desserts.
How are sweet potato sticks made?
weet potato sticks are made by cutting sweet potatoes into thin sticks, soaking them in cold water to remove excess starch, drying them thoroughly, tossing with a little oil and salt, and air-frying until crispy.
What’s the healthiest sweet potato to eat?
The healthiest way to eat sweet potatoes depends on the cooking method because it affects blood sugar levels. Deep-frying raises blood sugar the most, followed by baking or air-frying. Steaming or boiling is the best method for keeping blood sugar lower.
Can I use purple sweet potatoes?
Yes! Purple sweet potatoes work well and also look beautiful when cooked.
How to make them extra crispy?
Soak the sweet potato sticks in water long enough to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry. Cooking them a little longer will give a crunchier, chip-like texture.
Can I make them without oil?
Using a small amount of oil is recommended for crispiness. If you skip the oil for a healthier option, the sticks will be less crispy but still tasty.
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Sticks
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 oven tray
- 1 Knife & cutting board
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Kitchen towel
- 1 baking paper
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potato and cut it into thin sticks, slightly thinner than regular French fries.
- Soak the sweet potato sticks in cold water to remove excess starch (recommended: 30 minutes).
- Drain the water and pat the sweet potato sticks dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Toss the sweet potato sticks with 2 tbsp of olive oil until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potato sticks evenly on an oven tray and sprinkle 2 pinches of salt over them.
- Cook in an air fryer at 190–200°C (375–390°F) for 15–30 minutes. Flip them every 7 minutes for even cooking. Adjust the time and temperature according to your air fryer model.
- Bake until crispy like chips. For extra crunch, you can bake for up to 30 minutes until slightly browned.
- Once cooked, sprinkle a pinch of salt to taste for extra flavor. It makes them even more delicious!
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