Do you peel a sweet potato before boiling?

No, you do not need to peel a sweet potato before boiling. The skin of a sweet potato is thin and edible, and it contains many nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Leaving the skin on the sweet potato while boiling also helps to preserve its shape and prevent it from becoming waterlogged.

To prepare a sweet potato for boiling, simply wash it thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. You can then prick the sweet potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking. Boiling sweet potatoes with the skin on typically takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.