Buy Now → How to Bake a Sweet Potato (Perfect Every Time)
This easy baked sweet potato is cooked in the oven until perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside. It’s a simple, no-fail method that brings out the natural sweetness and makes the perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Total Time: 50-
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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4 sweet potatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Wash and dry sweet potatoes.
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Poke holes with a fork.
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Rub with oil and salt (optional).
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Place on baking sheet.
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Bake for 45–60 minutes, depending on size.
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Check for doneness with a fork.
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Slice open and serve warm.
Equipment
Buy Now → Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sweet Potato
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g