Perfect Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes
Learn the simple method for baking sweet potatoes to achieve a crispy skin and a fluffy, tender interior every time. This recipe is a healthy side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
- Prick each sweet potato several times deeply all over with a fork. This allows steam to escape during baking.
- Rub the exterior of each potato with olive oil or melted butter.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. They are done when the skin is slightly crispy and you can easily pierce the center with a fork.
- Remove from the oven. Slice open the top of each potato lengthwise and gently squeeze the ends to fluff the inside.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, you can skip the pepper and sprinkle the potatoes with a little cinnamon before baking.
- If you are planning your weekly meals, these can be baked ahead of time and reheated later.
- This simple preparation is a great alternative to complex meal planning services.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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