Description
Learn the simple method for baking sweet potatoes in the oven to achieve a fluffy interior and slightly crisp skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water. Scrub the skin well to remove any dirt. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
- Prick each sweet potato several times all over using a fork. This allows steam to escape during baking.
- Rub the exterior of each potato lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with coarse salt and black pepper.
- Place the prepared sweet potatoes directly onto the oven rack. Do not use foil.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, until the skin is slightly wrinkled and a fork easily pierces the center.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before slicing open lengthwise.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can bake them directly on a baking sheet instead of the rack.
- If you plan to use these for meal prep, store the baked potatoes whole in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Try topping with a pat of butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet variation.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0.0
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0