Should Yams Be Peeled?

Scrub yams thoroughly with a brush, then pat dry. Peel yams if you like, or leave the skins on. ... Because yams contain more sugar than regular potatoes, they tend to burn easily and cook unevenly if cut too thin.

Should sweet potatoes be peeled?

For most sweet potato recipes, it's unnecessary to remove the skin. Nevertheless, certain dishes, such as desserts, are best made without the skins. You can eat sweet potato skins by themselves or leave them on in most recipes, though desserts usually exclude the peel.

Can you eat the yam skin?

But aside from its nutritional profile, color, and flavor, the sweet potato does have something in common with the humble russet and wax potato: You can eat the skin. Sweet potatoes are sometimes called a superfood. That's because they're loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and fiber (via The Kitchn).