Is it better to peel or not peel sweet potatoes when baking in the microwave? How to bake sweet potatoes in the microwave

We all know that sweet potatoes are a popular food in autumn and winter. They are sweet and delicious, rich in nutrients, and eating them in moderation is good for the body. Many people like to eat baked sweet potatoes. Some people bake sweet potatoes in the microwave, so do you need to peel the sweet potatoes when you bake them in the microwave? Let's take a closer look!

Do you need to peel sweet potatoes when baking in the microwave?

No need to peel.

Because the sweet potatoes are peeled and then baked in a microwave, the flesh will become dry and some of the nutrients will be lost. The taste is also not as fragrant because the skin is peeled, and the texture is dry and not soft because there is no sweet potato skin covering it.

Baked sweet potatoes are really expensive now, almost twice as expensive as fresh ones. One baked sweet potato is almost 10 yuan. Sigh, it feels like prices are rising too fast! And the baked sweet potatoes sold outside are not very good. There is too much dust in the hands. I am afraid of eating it. So, after I have a microwave and oven, I almost never buy baked sweet potatoes outside. I bake them at home. They are just as sweet and soft.

Which sweet potatoes are best for microwave oven baking?

There are some techniques for baking sweet potatoes in a microwave oven, and there are also some techniques for selecting sweet potatoes. After all, microwave ovens use electricity to bake, and although the temperature is constant, it can only bake one side. So when selecting sweet potatoes, they should be of the same size and have an elongated shape, so that they are cooked uniformly. Don't choose thick and round sweet potatoes, as they are difficult to bake thoroughly, waste electricity, and waste time. Also, don't choose sweet potatoes that are too big, as they are difficult to bake thoroughly and waste electricity.

Tips for baking sweet potatoes in the microwave

1. When choosing sweet potatoes, make sure to choose those of the same size and long and slender shape. They should not be too big. About 150 grams is a good size. They can only be smaller, not larger.

2. The power of each microwave oven is different, so the baking time will be different. As long as the sweet potato feels soft and tastes fragrant, it is usually cooked.

3. Remember not to peel the sweet potatoes when baking.

How to bake sweet potatoes in a microwave

There are several good ways to bake sweet potatoes in the microwave. Different methods take different amounts of time and use different amounts of electricity.

1. Directly roast sweet potatoes

Advantages: The sweet potatoes baked in this way are fragrant and sticky, less juicy, and very sweet.

Method: First, wash 150 grams of sweet potatoes of the same size, which are long and thin in shape, and put them directly into the microwave. Chop them on high heat for 5 minutes. Since the power of microwave ovens is different, the time will be different. The power of my microwave oven is relatively large, and the sweet potatoes usually become soft in 5 minutes. Turn them over and bake for another 5 minutes before taking them out and eating.

2. Toilet Paper Baked Sweet Potato Method

Advantages: Juicy, soft, sweet, and lasts longer

Method: Select sweet potatoes of the same size, generally about 150 grams is the most suitable, and the shape is slender. Wash them, wrap them with toilet paper, wrap them one by one, then sprinkle water on the toilet paper, and then put the wrapped sweet potatoes directly into the microwave, turn the heat to high, bake for 6 minutes, take out the sweet potatoes, sprinkle water evenly on the toilet paper, turn them over, with the hard side facing down, and continue to bake on high heat for 6 minutes. Generally, such sweet potatoes are cooked and feel soft. Open the skin, and the sweet potato juice can be directly retained. It is sweet, soft and delicious.

3. Baked sweet potatoes in a fresh-keeping bag

Advantages: Juicy and sweet, saves time and electricity, cooks quickly

Method: Wash sweet potatoes of the same size and shape them into a long and thin shape, wrap them in a plastic bag, put them directly into the microwave, bake them on high heat for 5 minutes, open the microwave, turn them over and continue baking for 5 minutes. The sweet flavor of the sweet potatoes will be particularly strong, then you can take them out and eat them when they feel very soft.