Description
Perfectly fluffy baked sweet potatoes that make a wholesome and naturally sweet side dish, ideal for pairing with a variety of meals or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- Olive oil (optional) – 1 tablespoon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Poke each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them for enhanced flavor and crisp skin.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the prepared sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack to allow even heat circulation around them. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Notes
- Serve with butter, cinnamon, or brown sugar for extra flavor.
- Microwave the sweet potatoes for a few minutes before baking to reduce overall baking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
