Baked Sweet Potato (How To Bake Sweet Potatoes)

Baked Sweet Potato (How To Bake Sweet Potatoes)

from momontimeout.com
50 min
4 servings

A perfectly Baked Sweet Potato is easier than you think! Learn how to bake sweet potatoes easily and quickly with my foolproof method! Sweet and fluffy on the inside with a crispy skin, these baked sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish for every occasion. Go sweet OR savory - your choice!

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes (medium size, long and thin)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt (or kosher salt)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400F.

  2. 2

    Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Wash and thoroughly dry sweet potatoes. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork - I do 8 pokes.

  4. 4

    Drizzle sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle on salt. Gently rub the olive oil and salt onto the sweet potato skin making sure to cover the entire potato.

  5. 5

    Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife.

  6. 6

    Let cool for five minutes before splitting open and topping with your favorite toppings.