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Roasted Yams
The simplest, easiest, tastiest ways to roast yams.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 4-6 whole yams
- ¼ C oil canola, vegetable, and coconut all work well
- Butter for serving
Equipment
- A baking sheet with a lip around the edge
- Tin foil
- A basting brush
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Thoroughly cover your baking sheet with tinfoil. If you are worried about the surface of the baking sheet turning brown, use two layers.
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Line up your yams on the baking tray. Long thin yams with a smooth surface are the best for baking evenly all the way through. Prick them 6-8 times each with a fork or knife.
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Lightly brush your yams all over with a thin layer of oil. You’re not looking to douse them. You just want the oil to create a seal that keeps the moisture inside.
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Bake for 45 minutes.
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Cut them open and serve with butter or brown sugar for a really special treat. That’s it!
Recipe Notes
If liquid is burbling and popping out of and around your yams, that’s okay! That means it’s caramelizing and that’s a good thing. If you’re concerned about the oil reaching high temperatures in the oven, err on the side of less oil when you brush the yams.