Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect baked sweet potatoes with this simple and delicious recipe. Crispy skin on the outside, fluffy and sweet on the inside, these sweet potatoes are a fantastic side dish or even a light meal on their own.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (washed and scrubbed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt.
- Bake: Place sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for 45–60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from oven, cool slightly, slice open, and fluff the insides with a fork. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, bake directly on oven rack with a sheet pan below.
- Great topping ideas: butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, sour cream, or chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
