Comparison: Best Oven Roasting Yams (Updated | Dec 8th)
Roasting yams can be a game-changer for your side dish lineup, but with so many methods out there, how do you know which one delivers the best flavor and texture? We’ve tested the most popular techniques—high heat vs. low and slow, whole vs. cubed, with and without oil—to find the true standout. Whether you’re aiming for caramelized edges or that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, we’ll help you choose the best way to roast yams that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Let’s dig in.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for adjustable stainless rack: Meykers Roasting Rack Insert | Made of 304 Stainless Steel | for 9×13 Pan Oven Use | Dishwasher Safe | Adjustable Turkey Chicken Rack for Roasting Pan
- Best for oval heavy-duty roaster: JY COOKMENT 22″ Large Roasting Pan with Rack and Lid
- Best for double-nonstick pro: Large Roasting Pan With Rack 12” x 16” – Non Stick Large Roaster Pan and V-Rack With Foldable Handles – Roasting Pans for Ovens to Elevate Food for Even Heating – Dishwasher Safe Turkey Roast Pot
- Best for v-rack turkey pro: JY COOKMENT Roasting Pan With Lid and Rack
- Best for heavy-gauge v-rack: Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Roaster Pan with V-Shaped Rack
- Best for flat-rack nonstick: Roasting Pan With Rack 11″ x 15″ – Non Stick Large Roaster Pan and Flat Rack with Foldable Handles – Roasting Pans for Ovens to Elevate Food for Even Heating – Dishwasher Safe Turkey Roast Pot
- Best for compact food-grade roaster: Roasting Pan with Rack
- Best for high-temp nonstick rack: Palksky Oval Roasting Rack for 14”-19” Oval Roaster Pan/Roaster Oven
- Best for u-shape carbon roaster: KITESSENSU Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack 15 x 11 inch – Turkey Roaster Pan for Ovens – Wider Handles & Heavy Duty Construction
- Best for enamel granite roaster: Millvado Roasting Pan With Lid
Product Comparison: Best Oven Roasting Yams
Adjustable Stainless Rack
Meykers Roasting Rack Insert | Made of 304 Stainless Steel | for 9×13 Pan Oven Use | Dishwasher Safe | Adjustable Turkey Chicken Rack for Roasting Pan
Meykers
- 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗻. Our rack is 11.8″ by 8.3″.
- Made of food-grade 304 (18/8) stainless steel.
- It’s better than other chrome plating or aluminum racks.
- No chemical coating. Never Rust. Dishwasher safe.
- This roasting rack is lightweight and easy to use.
- Will fit most roasting pans and folds flat for compact storage.
- Adjusts up to 9 different positions to fit any size bird or roast.
Oval Heavy-Duty Roaster
JY COOKMENT 22″ Large Roasting Pan with Rack and Lid,Oval Turkey Roaster Pan for oven,Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with rack,Best Gift for Mother or Father.
JY COOKMENT
- 【22” Oval for Family Roasting】This Large Roasting Pan features a generous 22-inch oval capacity—ideal as an Oval Turkey Roaster Pan that easily fits whole turkeys (up to 26lbs), roasts, hams, or large cuts of meat. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weekend family dinners, the oval shape of this Oval Turkey Roaster Pan maximizes oven space while ensuring even heat distribution for consistent cooking results.
- 【0.7mm Thick Food-Grade Stainless Steel】As a premium Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack, it’s crafted with 0.7mm heavy-duty stainless steel (thicker than standard roasters), offering exceptional durability that resists warping, scratching, and corrosion. This Large Roasting Pan’s food-safe construction meets FDA standards, ensuring no harmful chemicals leach into your meals—ideal for long-term daily use.
- 【Roasting Rack + Active Vent Lid】This Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack includes an elevated roasting rack that lifts food off the pan bottom, letting excess fat drip away for healthier, crispier results (great for roasted veggies too!). The tight-fitting lid of this Large Roasting Pan features a built-in active vent valve, releasing steam automatically to prevent sogginess while locking in moisture and flavor.
- 【Easy Cooking & Cleaning】The Oval Turkey Roaster Pan comes with wide, heat-resistant handles for a secure grip when transferring from oven to countertop (even with mitts). The smooth stainless steel interior of this Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack prevents sticking, making cleanup easy—hand wash recommended or safe for gentle dishwasher cycles.
- 【Great Gift for Mom & Dad】This Large Roasting Pan—a versatile Oval Turkey Roaster Pan and durable Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack—combines practicality, sturdiness, and elegant stainless steel styling. It’s an excellent gift for parents on Thanksgiving Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or housewarmings, simplifying holiday cooking and everyday meals as a cherished kitchen essential.
Double-Nonstick Pro
Large Roasting Pan With Rack 12” x 16” – Non Stick Large Roaster Pan and V-Rack With Foldable Handles – Roasting Pans for Ovens to Elevate Food for Even Heating – Dishwasher Safe Turkey Roast Pot
CULINARIN
- DOUBLE LAYERED NONSTICK: Release your food easily with our turkey roasting pan with rack double-layered nonstick coating that will last and is oven-safe up to 450F
- DURABLE BUILD: Our turkey roaster pan is built durable thick and solid with reinforced edges and the roasting pan rack is made with super strong wire
- EASY WASHING: The nonstick coating on our roasting rack with pan makes washing a breeze by simply scrubbing with a soft sponge and warm soapy water and it’s dishwasher safe too
- DIMENSIONS: This large baking pan is 12″ x 16.5″ outer dimensions (11″ x 15.5″ inner dimensions) and is a 2.5″ deep baking pan and comes with foldable handles for convenient storage
- ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: This large roasting pan features a rack to raise the meat opening up new possibilities for roasting browning and basting while cooking a gravy or a side in the bottom
- ROAST LIKE THE PROS: This roasting pan with wire rack will help you roast big meals with the roasting pans for ovens with the V rack providing even heat distribution
- HAPPY ROASTING: Culinarin is committed to providing quality pans so you can cook easily and happily and enjoy the happiest moments in life to the fullest
V-Rack Turkey Pro
JY COOKMENT Roasting Pan With Lid and Rack, 21′ Rectangular, 25lb Turkey Roaster Pot, Large Oven Roaster Tray, V-Rack and Versatile Lid Bone Turkey Baster
JY COOKMENT
- Large Size: The roasting pan with rack measures 21.2in x 14in x 9in. This 21-inch rectangular roasting pan can accommodate a 25lb turkey. The lid of the roasting pan can also be used as an open roasting pot when not in use.
- V-Shaped Rack: The roasting pan features a specially designed V-shaped rack, ensuring more even heating for quicker, more flavorful roasting.
- Turkey Baster Included: This roasting pan with rack comes with a turkey baster, making it easier to baste and marinate your turkey for enhanced flavor.
- Dishwasher Safe: The roasting pan is conveniently dishwasher safe, allowing for easy and quick cleanup.
- Food-Grade Material: The roasting pan with rack is made with safe, food-grade materials, free from any harmful chemicals, ensuring safety and peace of mind during use.
Heavy-Gauge V-Rack
Cooks Standard Stainless Steel Roaster Pan with V-Shaped Rack, Inner 16-Inch x 13-Inch; Edge 17-Inch x 14-Inch; Turkey Roasting Pan Bakeware for Oven, Rectangular
Cooks Standard
- Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel: This rectangular roaster is made of 18/10 heavy gauge stainless steel for even heat conductivity; The riveted stainless steel handles are sturdy and durable
- Practical Design: Stainless Steel Roaster Pan with V-shaped stainless steel rack allows for even browning and collecting liquid for sauces; The V-shaped rack provides more space for larger roasts, giving you more room for vegetables and aromatics
- Large size: Interior dimensions 16 x 13 inches, height 3.5 inches; Edge-to-edge dimensions 17 x 14 inches, height with handles 6.3 inches; The roaster pan is large enough to handle a big Thanksgiving turkey — perfect for slow-roasting root vegetables
- Multiple Uses: Oven safe up to 502°F and flat bottom for multiple uses; Suitable for roasting chicken and turkey or baking, making it ideal for cooking for a crowd or meal prep
- Suitable for Most Stovetops: Not induction stovetop compatible; Works on gas, electric, glass, ceramic, etc; Dishwasher safe, easy cleanup
Flat-Rack Nonstick
Roasting Pan With Rack 11″ x 15″ – Non Stick Large Roaster Pan and Flat Rack with Foldable Handles – Roasting Pans for Ovens to Elevate Food for Even Heating – Dishwasher Safe Turkey Roast Pot
CULINARIN
- DOUBLE LAYERED NONSTICK: Release your food easily with our turkey roasting pan with rack double-layered nonstick coating that will last and is oven-safe up to 450F
- DURABLE BUILD: Our roast pan is built durable thick and solid with reinforced edges and the roasting pan rack is made with super strong wire
- EASY WASHING: The nonstick coating on our roasting rack with pan makes washing a breeze by simply scrubbing with a soft sponge and warm soapy water and it’s dishwasher safe too
- DIMENSIONS: This large baking pan is 11″ x 16″ outer dimensions (10.25″ x 15″ inner dimensions) and is a 3″ deep baking pan and comes with foldable handles for convenient storage
- ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: This large roasting pan features a rack to raise the meat opening up new possibilities for roasting browning and basting while cooking a gravy or a side in the bottom pan
- ROAST LIKE THE PROS: This roasting pan with wire rack will help you roast big meals with the roasting pans for ovens with the flat rack providing even heat circulation
- HAPPY ROASTING: Culinarin is committed to providing quality pans so you can cook easily and happily and enjoy the happiest moments in life to the fullest.
Compact Food-Grade Roaster
Roasting Pan with Rack, 16 x 11 Inch Rectangular Roasting Pan, 20lb Turkey Roaster Pot, Large Oven Roaster Tray for Baking Turkey by JY COOKMENT
JY COOKMENT
- [Large Size] The roasting pan with rack measures 16in x 11in. This 16-inch rectangular roasting pan can accommodate a 21lb turkey. The lid of the roasting pan can also be used as an open roasting pot when not in use.
- Food-Grade Material: The roasting pan with rack is made with safe, food-grade materials, free from any harmful chemicals, ensuring safety and peace of mind during use.
- [Roasting Rack] The roasting pan features a specially designed roasting rack, ensuring more even heating for quicker, more flavorful roasting.
- [Dishwasher Safe and Easy Clean] JY COOKMENT roaster pan is completely dishwasher safe and will not wear or fade in it. Very easy to clean even if you have to clean it manually, just soak immediately after use and use a vegetable brush to get crumbs and bits out of the cross sections, then cleaning is simply a piece of cake.
- [Perfect Gift Choice and Satisfied Service] JY COOKMENT Roasting pan with elegant package, Really nice to be a gift for Father’s day, Christmas Day, Thanks Giving, and BBQ season. Friendly customer service, and A 100% Unconditional After-Sale Return Policy, in case of you don’t like it.
High-Temp Nonstick Rack
Palksky Oval Roasting Rack for 14”-19” Oval Roaster Pan/Roaster Oven, 12×8.5 Inch Non-Stick Roasting Rack Black with Integrated Feet, Oven and Dishwasher Safe, Kitchen Cooling Rack for Cooking
Palksky
- Non-stick roasting rack: stainless steel body material coated with food safe non-stick coating, ptfe free, unlike ordinary stainless steel grills, it has a completely non-stick feature
- Suitable for 14”-18” oval roaster pan and other roasting pan with the size is bigger than 15inch: the size is 12×8.5×0.5 inch,
- Oval roasting rack for roasting pan use – flat design is perfect for cooking chicken, fish, or beef in a pan or pot without getting the food stuck on the roaster or baking sheet. Keep the food above the bottom of the roasting pan to reach out of the fats and liquids, truly bake the foods rather than stew. Thickened roasting rack with integrated feet to make sure the roasting surface is kept steady.
- Easy to use: oven and dishwasher safe and easy cleaning. Because it’s non-stick, there won’t be any food residue, just put it in the dishwasher to clean and it will be as good as new. High temperature resistant：this roasting rack is safe to use in your oven up to 500 degrees fahrenheit.
- Hot air circulation design: roasting rack each clearance width is 1 1/4 inches, it supported the food will not fall from the gap, and it good to let the hot air around the object circulation to object baked evenly and quickly
- Versatile oven racks: the baking rack for cast iron, stainless steel, non stick, glass, and enameled pans, turkey roasting pan the bacon rack, and it use as a cooling rack for a steak coming off a bbq or grill. It also used as a heat-insulating rack for pots and pans, the hot pots is placed on the grill to avoid damage to the kitchen countertop
U-Shape Carbon Roaster
KITESSENSU Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack 15 x 11 inch – Turkey Roaster Pan for Ovens – Wider Handles & Heavy Duty Construction, Gray
KITESSENSU
- NONSTICK ROASTING PAN WITH RACK: The turkey roasting pan (15″ x 11″) is spacious, deep and sturdy enough to accommodate a 14-pound turkey. Also a solid turkey pan is good for a whole lot more than gearing up for Thanksgiving. Besides a big hunk of meat, the roast pan is great for vegetables, whole or stuffed chicken, steak, marinated salmon and so on.
- SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE DESIGN: Wide, large, and riveted handles provide a secure grip, even with the bulkiest kitchen towels and oven mitts. Removing the rack, the small roasting pan also can perform well as a baking pan for dress like brownie cakes. the oven roasting pan can make big meals like these a breeze in considering your needs.
- FAST AND EVEN HEATING: Heavy-duty steel construction allows a home cook to roast tender, moist, and evenly cooked foods on all sides as well as making quick work of them at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. With no effort, you could make the perfect caramelized turkey with gravy and browned little potato chunks.
- NONSTICK & DURABLE: The oven roaster is made from carbon steel is naturally nonstick while tolerating high cooking temperatures with bil-ply clad nonstick that provides excellent wear-resistance and easy cleanup. Thickened 8 mm body is less prone to bending and deformation. Dishwasher safe.
- U-SHAPED ROASTING RACK: The thicker U-shaped rack with upward handles is easy for taking out food while keeping meat far away from the bottom to make it evenly heated and prevent it from being immersed in extra grease and juice. Suitable for beginners looking for the perfect turkey pan for turkey dinner.
Enamel Granite Roaster
Millvado Roasting Pan With Lid, Turkey Roaster Pan, Extra Large 15 lb Capacity, 18″ Granite Oven Roaster Oval Shaped Speckled Enamel on Steel Cookware
Millvado
- LARGE ROASTING PAN: Measuring in at 18″ long and 12.6″ wide (15.5″ x 12″ inside surface area) with 7″ high sides, this big granite roaster is perfect for cooking turkey, chicken, casserole, or delicious roast beef for a crowd. Lightweight yet durable, this pot heats up quickly and distributes that heat well, making for faster and more efficient cooking.
- FOR MOIST AND TENDER MEAT: The domed lid prevents heat and moisture from escaping, resulting in deliciously soft and tender dishes, every time. Use this roast pan to get the juicy meat you love without all that basting!
- NATURALLY NONSTICK: Roasting pans are carefully crafted with a core of carbon steel, then covered on the inside and outside with a layer of natural enamel. With these black and white speckled stoneware pots, you get the benefits of non stick without having to worry about chemicals! Does not react to acidic foods, either.
- HEALTHY COOKING: These nonstick pots are 100% natural and chemical-free, so you don’t have to worry about nasty stuff going into your food. Plus, your enameled pot will not stain or retain flavors or odors from previous cooking sessions.
- DISHWASHER SAFE: When you are finished cooking, just toss this big nonstick oven roasting pan into the dishwasher and let the machine work its magic. If you prefer to hand wash, simply wipe down with a paper towel and rinse under warm, soapy water. Wipe dry.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
How do I choose the right size roasting pan for sweet potatoes and yams?
Measure the dimensions of your oven and consider the quantity you plan to roast; a 12″ × 16″ pan fits most standard ovens and holds enough for a family batch. For larger gatherings, the 22″ oval pan or the 21″ × 14″ rectangular pan provides extra capacity without crowding the food. Remember that deeper pans (2.5″–3″) allow space for juices and a rack, which helps the yams roast evenly.
What are the benefits of a stainless‑steel pan versus a non‑stick coated pan?
Stainless‑steel pans, like the JY COOKMENT models, are durable, resistant to warping, and free of PTFE or PFOA chemicals, making them ideal for high‑heat roasting up to 500 °F. Non‑stick pans offer easy food release and quick cleanup, but the coating can degrade over time and may not tolerate very high temperatures. Choose stainless steel for longevity and browning performance, or non‑stick if you prioritize effortless cleanup for occasional use.
Should I buy a roasting pan with a built‑in lid or a separate lid?
A pan with a tight‑fitting lid, such as the Millvado or JY COOKMENT models, traps steam and keeps meat moist, which is useful for turkey or large roasts but can also benefit yams by preventing drying. Separate lids give flexibility for open‑roasting to achieve crispier edges. If you plan to switch between covered and uncovered cooking, a pan with a removable lid offers the most versatility.
How important is the rack design for even cooking?
Racks lift food above the pan’s juices, allowing hot air to circulate and promoting uniform browning; V‑shaped or U‑shaped racks create space for larger pieces and vegetables. The Palksky oval rack’s 1¼” clearance and the JY COOKMENT V‑shaped rack both improve airflow, which is especially helpful when roasting dense yams. A sturdy, dishwasher‑safe rack also simplifies cleanup after a greasy roast.
Is dishwasher safety a deciding factor for these pans?
Most stainless‑steel pans and racks, including the Meykers insert and JY COOKMENT series, are dishwasher safe, saving time after a big meal. Non‑stick pans are also labeled dishwasher safe, but hand‑washing can extend the life of the coating. If you value convenience, prioritize models that explicitly mention dishwasher compatibility.
What value does a heavier gauge stainless‑steel pan provide?
Thicker steel, such as the 0.7 mm material in the JY COOKMENT 22″ oval pan, resists warping and distributes heat more evenly, reducing hot spots that can burn vegetables. This durability justifies a higher price because the pan will last many seasons of roasting. For budget‑conscious shoppers, a 12″ × 16″ non‑stick pan offers decent performance at a lower cost, though it may not be as robust.
Can I use these roasting pans for other cooking methods besides oven roasting?
Yes, many of the listed pans are versatile: the heavy‑gauge stainless‑steel models can transition to stovetop use for searing or braising, while the enamel‑coated Millvado pan works well for casseroles and stews. Non‑stick pans are best kept to oven and low‑heat stovetop tasks to protect the coating. Selecting a pan with sturdy, heat‑resistant handles expands its utility across different cooking techniques.