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Sweet Potato

Medium, about 5 oz — cubed or whole

Quick Answer

Sweet Potato: roast (cubed) at 425°F for about 25 min.

Cooking Methods

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your temp
425°F
cook time
~25min
Low & slow 375°450° Hot & fast
✎ ½″ cubes. Toss halfway.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best tips for cooking sweet potato?
Cubed cooks faster. Poke holes if baking whole. Caramelization = flavor.
How do you roast (cubed) sweet potato?
Roast (cubed) at 35–20 min. ½″ cubes. Toss halfway.
How do you bake (whole) sweet potato?
Bake (whole) at 65–42 min. Fork-tender. Poke holes first.
How do you air fry sweet potato?
Air Fry at 22–15 min. Cubed. Shake every 5 min.
How do you boil sweet potato?
Boil at 15–20 min. For mashing. Drain well.
How do you microwave (whole) sweet potato?
Microwave (whole) at 5–7 min. Poke holes. Turn halfway. Rest 2 min.