Learn how to cook sweet potato with simple steps — and discover what to cook with it for your family.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20–45 min
Serves
2–4
Best way to cook sweet potato · Cooking time 20–45 min · Tips for perfect results
Scrub sweet potatoes clean under cold water. Pierce all over with a fork (10–12 times) if baking whole.
For baking whole: rub with olive oil and salt, place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45–60 minutes until a fork slides in with no resistance.
For cubes: peel, cut into 1-inch pieces, toss with oil and seasoning, roast at 425°F for 25–30 minutes.
Let baked sweet potatoes rest 5 minutes before cutting — the steam inside finishes the cooking.
This is where most people get it wrong.
20–45 min after boiling / heating
Bake / Roast / Boil method
See pro tips above
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