HOW TO
CUT A
SWEET POTATO
There are a variety of ways to cut your sweet potatoes, all depending on how they will be used! All Bako Sweet® bagged sweet potatoes are triple-washed, which means less time spent prepping and more time embracing sweet potato-centered creativity in the kitchen.
Before diving into the cutting process, decide whether or not you want to peel your sweet potato. The skin on sweet potatoes is edible and not always noticeable in recipes. We recommend leaving the skin on to get the most nutritional value, but a vegetable peeler can easily be used to remove the skin if desired. Next, make sure you have a sharp knife handy, and select your cut of choice. Here are a few different ways that you can cut sweet potatoes to incorporate them into virtually any recipe!
PRO TIP:
Prior to use, store your sweet potatoes in a cool, dry place such as the pantry instead of storing them in the refrigerator.
FRIES
Everyone’s favorite fry to order, and for good reason!
Choose a medium-sized sharp knife and cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut them into stick shapes.
Slice any thick sticks lengthwise to get the thickness you want, and enjoy!
WEDGES
Sweet Potato Wedges are a larger cut than fries, but that just means more to love!
Choose a medium-sized sharp knife and cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
Cut each of the halves into quarters, and there you have it—it’s just that simple!
CUBES
Sweet Potato Cubes are an ideal cut for roasted or sauteed dishes!
Choose a medium-sized sharp knife and cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise.
Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut them lengthwise down, into stick shapes.
Slice the sweet potato sticks crosswise into cubes before incorporating them into your favorite recipes!
ROUNDS
This is the easiest cut, with just two simple steps! Sweet potato rounds are great when roasted or added to a casserole.
Cut off both ends of the sweet potato.
Cut crosswise into circles and voilà!
TOAST
Sweet Potato Toast is a simple and easy way to incorporate more fresh produce into your diet!
We recommend leaving the skin on for this cut. Since our sweet potatoes are triple-washed, you can get right to cutting.
Choose a medium-sized sharp knife and slice each sweet potato lengthwise, creating ½ to 1-inch-thick slices.
*To cook them, lightly cover both sides with oil and grill for 6–8 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Enjoy
