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How to Roast a Sweet Potato

The simplest, most effective method for roasting a sweet potato — achieving a perfectly caramelized, fluffy interior every time with just a few minutes of prep.
Servings 2 servings
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Equipment

  • 1/2 Sheet Tray
  • Pearing knife

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Sweet Potato
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 T.T Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients and lets bring it to the board
    Sweet Potato
  • Wash and rinse potato, pat dry place on sheet tray sprinkle oil and salt pepper on outer skin.
    Sweet Potato
  • Place in a 375° degree oven and cook for about 20-25 minutes all depending on the potato size.
    Sweet Potato
  • When time elapses check by squeezing the potato, when done it will be soft and the potato will make a dimple.
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  • When cool but still warm place potato onto your board and using your paring knife slice off ends of the potato.
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  • Begin to peel skin by using your two fingers and simply pull back the skin and it will slide right off.
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  • Discard skin, slice it or dice it and season with salt pepper and olive oil then serve.

Notes

Sweet potato are sweet and delicious. Using my method will save you time and it will enhance the flavor by caramelizing the potato and boosting the sweetness.
Author: Nikolaos Saragias
Calories: 114kcal
Cost: 3
Course: How To, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Potato, Potato, Sweet Potato

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 114kcal