Why are the sweet potatoes baked in the oven so dry? How can I avoid drying the sweet potatoes baked in the oven?

We all know that baked sweet potatoes are a very popular delicacy in autumn and winter. They are sweet and delicious, rich in nutrition, and taste delicious. They are loved by people. Many people bake sweet potatoes in the oven at home. Some people bake sweet potatoes in the oven, but the sweet potatoes they bake are relatively dry. So why are the sweet potatoes baked in the oven dry? Let's take a closer look!

Why are oven-baked sweet potatoes dry?

Simply put, the oven dries out the moisture. Never bake sweet potatoes directly in the oven, as this will make them dry and burn easily.

When baking sweet potatoes in the oven, they are easy to dry out. This is mainly because the temperature and time are not well controlled when baking sweet potatoes. The temperature of the oven for baking sweet potatoes is 220 degrees, and the time is controlled at about 60 minutes. As for the time, it mainly depends on the size of the sweet potatoes, so that the sweet potatoes can be baked.

If you choose a short and soft sweet potato and select this automatic setting to bake, the baked sweet potato will be very dry. This is because this type of sweet potato has less water and is short and easy to cook. If you continue to bake it according to the automatic setting time after the sweet potato is cooked, it will of course make the sweet potato very dry.

So how can we avoid the situation where the sweet potatoes are very dry when baked in the oven? We can follow this setting of the oven and manually adjust the baking time according to the size of the sweet potatoes to shorten the baking time. This way, we can avoid the situation where the sweet potatoes are very dry when baked in the oven.

How to avoid drying out sweet potatoes in the oven

step:

1. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, but do not peel them (skin is the soul)

2. Poke a few holes in the sweet potato with a fork, wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the microwave on high heat for about 2 minutes (depending on the size, large ones can be cooked for 3 minutes)

Everyone knows that microwave ovens heat food from the center, so this extra step is crucial. The purpose is to make the sweet potatoes cook as quickly as possible in the oven so that they don't get burnt on the outside and uncooked on the inside.

3. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees, wrap the sweet potatoes in tin foil, wrap them tightly, and put them in the oven for 25-30 minutes. You can turn them over once during the process (wrap them tightly so they won't dry out).

Tips for baking sweet potatoes in the oven

1. When choosing sweet potatoes, choose the ones with red core, which are more delicious. For example, the sandy sweet potato is sweet and sticky, and has a higher water content than the white core, making it more suitable for roasting!

2. Don’t make them too big, as they are easier to cook. It’s best to make them long and even in size.

3. If you like it a little more burnt, bake it for 10 minutes longer.

4. It is best to choose sweet potatoes weighing about 150-200 grams and with a relatively slender shape. Those with round and short shapes are usually difficult to bake and the baking time must be extended.