Caramelized Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Soft and Irresistible

Pré-aqueça o forno a 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. The professional technique is to ensure the paper covers the entire surface, preventing the potatoes from sticking and significantly facilitating subsequent cleanup.

Wash the sweet potatoes well. Peel them, if you prefer, and cut them into cubes of approximately 2-3 cm. The most important tip is to keep the cubes uniform, as this ensures that all potatoes cook evenly and reach the ideal texture at the same time.

In a large bowl, add the sweet potato cubes. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Mix everything very well with your hands or a spatula, ensuring that each piece is evenly covered for a consistent flavor.

Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. The secret to this recipe is to avoid crowding the pieces, as this allows hot air to circulate freely, resulting in a golden and irresistible caramelization all over the surface.

Bake for 20 minutes. After this time, remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn the potatoes with a spatula. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until they are very soft inside and deliciously golden and caramelized on the outside.

Retire as batatas-doces do forno e sirva imediatamente como um acompanhamento quente. O tempo de cozimento pode variar um pouco, dependendo da potência do seu forno e do tamanho dos cubos. Desfrute da simplicidade e do sabor autêntico deste prato.