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Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato

Learn how to bake sweet potatoes quickly and easily for a delicious, tender, and naturally sweet side dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
  3. Dry the sweet potatoes with a clean towel.
  4. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  5. Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, try topping your baked sweet potatoes with butter, cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey. Wrapping them in foil can speed up cooking but results in softer skin.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 41
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 0