Description
Discover the simple and hands-off method for perfectly baked sweet potatoes that are fluffy inside and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Sweet potatoes (any size) (Choose sweet potatoes that are firm with smooth skin.)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional) (For crispier skin.)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (optional) (For added flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (optional) (For seasoning.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the sweet potatoes well under running water and scrub them with a towel.
- Poke a few holes in each sweet potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- If desired, rub olive oil on the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F, flipping halfway through, for 40 to 75 minutes depending on size, until tender.
Finishing Touches
- Let the sweet potatoes rest for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven.
- Cut a slit down the top and fluff the inside with a fork.
Notes
For perfectly fluffy potatoes, avoid wrapping them in foil. Adjust baking time based on the size of sweet potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
