Sweet potato cubes in the oven

Sweet potato cubes in the oven potatoes can do it all. Roast uncovered at a super high temperature.

Low and slow roasting brings out the natural sugars in fruits and veggies. Since sweet potatoes bring plenty of sweetness already, we opt for higher temperature for roasting—in this case, 450º. This way, they get a nice golden char on the outside, while maintaining a custardy smooth core. We don’t recommend wrapping your potatoes in foil!

Covering the sweet potatoes will cause them to steam instead of developing that sweet golden char on the outside. Unless the goal is to bake your potatoes whole, cutting them into 1″ cubes means a faster cook time and more surface area per bite for delicious caramelization. Aim for equally sized potato pieces so that each piece cooks at the same rate. Ditch the skin — or don’t. This is totally up to you.

Personally, I like the flavor and texture of sweet potato skin, but there’s no harm in removing it! The only thing you’ll lose is some added nutrients and fiber. Here’s where you choose your own adventure. Dried spices like cumin, chili powder, turmeric, or curry powder all pair nicely with the sweetness of sweet potatoes. Let us know how it went in the comment section below! On a large baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast until tender, tossing halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. How To Roast Sweet Potatoes – Delish.

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How is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. How’s Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 125,098 times. Sweet potatoes can be easily cooked in the oven and enjoyed with a few simple seasonings. To make roasted sweet potato pieces, cut up the potato into cubes first before coating the pieces with oil and seasoning.

Then bake the sweet potato pieces until they are crispy, and you will have an easy side-dish that goes well with many different meals! To bake sweet potatoes whole, pierce through the skin several times using a fork. Turn the oven on and set it to the required temperature. Many ovens will indicate when the preheating process is done, however if your oven doesn’t, waiting for approximately 15 minutes will do.

Scrub and wash the sweet potatoes. Rinse each potato under cool, running water. Keep the skin on the potatoes, as they don’t need to be peeled to be cooked. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Push the fork into the sweet potato.