Name: Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes any variety; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt

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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

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Ingredients

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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

4 sweet potatoes any varietyof similar size for even cooking

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

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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.

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!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pierce Before Baking 🍴
Poke several holes all over each sweet potato with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape evenly and prevent them from bursting during cooking.
Pat Dry for Crispier Skin 🧊
Wash and thoroughly dry your sweet potatoes, then rub lightly with olive oil to achieve that golden, crispy exterior while keeping the inside fluffy.
Choose Uniform Sizes ⚖️
Select sweet potatoes of similar size so they bake evenly and finish at the same time, typically 45-50 minutes at 400°F.
Season the Skin First 🧂
Sprinkle salt directly onto the skin before baking rather than after, allowing it to incorporate into the exterior and enhance flavor throughout the cooking process.
Squeeze the Flesh Test 👆
Check doneness by carefully squeezing the side with a fork or kitchen towel—fully cooked sweet potatoes will feel very soft and yield easily without resistance.