Description
This easy baked sweet potato recipe delivers the perfect balance of crisp skin and fluffy, tender flesh. It’s a healthy and delicious side dish that’s gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and ideal for any meal. Learn how to bake sweet potatoes to perfection with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Great for dinner, meal prep, or light lunches.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them completely dry with a clean towel.
3. Poke each sweet potato 5 to 6 times with a fork.
4. Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, turning once halfway through.
7. Check for doneness by inserting a fork or knife — it should slide in easily.
8. Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes.
9. Slice open, fluff the insides with a fork, and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Sweet potatoes vary in size; adjust baking time accordingly.
Drying the skin completely helps it crisp up in the oven.
You can top these with savory or sweet ingredients to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg