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Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy insides, ready to serve.

Quick way to grow 5 Baked Sweet Potatoes

A simple and quick method to prepare five perfectly baked sweet potatoes, ideal as a healthy side dish or a versatile base for various toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 sweet potatoes
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce each one several times with a fork.
  3. Rub each sweet potato with a small amount of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place the seasoned sweet potatoes directly on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, try increasing the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10-15 minutes of baking. Baked sweet potatoes are delicious served simply with butter, or loaded with toppings like chili, cheese, sour cream, or even cinnamon and brown sugar for a sweeter treat.