Learn how to bake sweet potatoes with all of the easy tips in this Baked Sweet Potato recipe! They're perfectly tender and fluffy with golden brown, crispy skins, and they take just minutes to prep!
4sweet potatoesany variety, of similar size for even cooking
1tablespoon olive oil
1teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
Wash the sweet potatoes and blot dry. Prick holes all over each potato, then rub with olive oil and salt and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tender enough to pierce with a fork.
4 sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt
Remove from heat and slice down the middle to remove excess steam. Top with a pat of butter, salt and pepper, and chopped chives, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size so that they are done at the same time.
Cooking time will vary based on the size of your sweet potatoes. Nutrition information will also vary based on the size of the potatoes.
Choose your favorite variety such as Garnet, Hannah, Japanese, Jewel and Purple Stoke.
Store leftover sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer!