Description
Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes – This easy recipe gives you fluffy, caramelized sweet potatoes with crisp skin every time. Learn how to bake sweet potatoes to perfection using simple tools and ingredients. A healthy, versatile side dish rich in flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
2 to 4 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Select firm, medium-sized sweet potatoes with even shapes.
2. Wash thoroughly under running water using a kitchen brush. Pat dry.
3. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
6. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet.
7. Optionally brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
8. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender and the skin puffs slightly.
9. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
10. Slice down the center, fluff the insides with a fork, and serve warm.
Notes
Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
Don’t skip the fork-piercing—this helps release steam and prevents bursting.
Baking directly on parchment or foil helps caramelize the sugars naturally.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium sweet potato
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg