Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Name: Baked Sweet Potato
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 baked sweet potatoes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Optional toppings: butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or sour cream

American · Side dish · 55 min total

Baked Sweet Potato recipe videos

A simple, healthy side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a crispy skin and fluffy interior.

5
min prep

50
min cook

4
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings: butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Scrub sweet potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Rub each sweet potato with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork or knife. For extra crispy skin, bake directly on the oven rack (place a sheet on the rack below to catch drips).
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Slice open and fluff with a fork. Add desired toppings.

Tips

For even cooking, choose potatoes of similar size.
Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
To make ahead, bake and cool completely, then reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

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