how to cook sweet potatoes

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To cook sweet potatoes, here are several effective methods with detailed steps:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and poke holes in them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack (not on a baking sheet) to allow even cooking. Put a lined baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips.
Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size, until tender when pierced with a fork.
Optionally, rub the skin lightly with olive oil before baking for a nicer texture and flavor of the skin

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise or peel and cube into 1/2-inch pieces.
Toss the halves or cubes with olive oil, salt, and any preferred seasonings (e.g., pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder).
For halves, place cut-side down on a baking sheet; for cubes, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast for about 30 minutes for halves, or 27-35 minutes for cubes, flipping cubes every 10-15 minutes until tender and caramelized

Preheat oven to 400-425°F.
Cut sweet potatoes into wedges.
Toss with oil and optional seasonings like harissa, chipotle, or barbecue paste.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 35-45 minutes until tender and crisp on the edges

Avoid wrapping sweet potatoes in foil when baking to keep the skin crispy rather than moist.
Roasting at a high temperature (425-450°F) helps caramelize the natural sugars for better flavor.
Turning or flipping cubes during roasting ensures even cooking and browning

These methods yield tender, flavorful sweet potatoes with options for crispy skins or soft interiors depending on your preference.