Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 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

American · Side dish · 55 min total

Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe videos

Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with crispy skin and fluffy, caramelized flesh. A simple, healthy side dish that pairs well with any meal.

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

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
Rub each potato with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife. For extra crispy skin, bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Split open and fluff with a fork.

Tips

Choose sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
For a sweet version, omit pepper and serve with butter and cinnamon sugar.

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