The best method for how to bake a sweet potato to get soft and sweet insides and a skin that’s easy to remove.
I use this method all of the time! Use it if you want to eat a baked sweet potato, if you want to prep them for mashed sweet potatoes, or if you are going to use them in a recipe like sweet potato casserole or sweet potato topped shepherd’s pie!
If you’d like a more precise indicator, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the sweet potato. The internal temperature of a cooked sweet potato should read between 205- and 212-degrees Fahrenheit.
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Can you eat the skin of a baked sweet potato?
Absolutely! Though some people don’t like the texture or taste of sweet potato skin, it’s packed with fiber and potassium. It adds to the nutrients on your plate, so if the flavor doesn’t bother you, I say chow down! Just be warned, it’s pretty chewy!
How To Cook: Baked Sweet Potatoes in the Oven
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How do you know when a sweet potato is ready to eat?
What temperature should a sweet potato be cooked?
A cooked sweet potato is typically ready to eat when its internal temperature reaches around 210 to 215 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, the sweet potato should be tender and fully cooked, making it easy to pierce with a fork or knife.
How do you cook sweet potatoes?
The best way to cook sweet potatoes is: first preheat the oven. Then, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Rub the outsides with a small amount of olive oil if you intend to eat the skins. Bake until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool, then split the tops open with a knife and top with a pat of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
How do you reheat sweet potatoes?
Cover the sweet potato with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let steam for 3 to 4 minutes, watching carefully so that the halves do not burn. To Reheat in the Microwave. The final (fastest) option is to reheat sweet potatoes microwave, though I find this makes the texture of the reheated sweet potato somewhat gummy. To Freeze.
What size sweet potatoes should I bake?
Sweet Potatoes. Look for potatoes that feel firm, with smooth and unblemished skin. You can bake potatoes of any size; I find 8- to 10-ounces is ideal for a single serving. Have more sweet potatoes you need to use? Try Sweet Potato Cornbread. Kosher Salt and Black Pepper. These enhance the overall flavor of your baked sweet potatoes.