Sweet potatoes have a relatively thin outer skin which can be eaten when roasted. However, caramelization will not occur around the entire potato with the skin left on. For the best eating experience, pull out the peeler when roasting smaller pieces. I prefer to leave the skin on when making whole baked sweet potatoes. 8 нояб. 2019 г.
Do you peel sweet potatoes before baking?
Whether or not you leave the skin on a sweet potato prior to roasting is entirely up to you! You do not need to peel a sweet potato prior to cooking it in the oven. The skins of sweet potatoes are safe to eat, both raw and cooked, and contain nutrients such as fiber and antioxidants.
How do you bake and peel sweet potatoes?
We suggest baking them in the oven. With a fork, poke holes in the raw sweet potatoes, and then bake them at 425 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until very tender. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the skin off. The skin will magically slide right off.
Should you poke holes in sweet potatoes before baking?
The reason you're poking holes all over is to simply allow some of the built-up steam to escape from the inside of the potato as it cooks. If you don't poke holes, your potato could explode when you reach in to pull it out of the oven.
How much do you peel a sweet potato?
Hold the sweet potatoes on the sides with one hand and peel from top to bottom. You are peeling lengthwise, taking off long strips with each peeling action. In just a few movements, you will have the entire potato peeled. You can toss those peels away or save them for cooking with.
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