Name: Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American

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August 11, 2025

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Learn how to bake sweet potatoes with all of the easy tips in this Baked Sweet Potato recipe! They’re perfectly tender and fluffy with golden brown skins, and they take just minutes to prep. Stuff them and serve as a main dish or serve as a side dish with your favorite toppings!

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Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

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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)

Fork-Piercing Perfection 🍠
Use a fork to create multiple small punctures in the sweet potato skin before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent potential potato explosions.
Oil Massage Technique 💆‍♀️
Thoroughly rub the entire sweet potato with olive oil and a light sprinkle of salt to create a crispy, caramelized skin that enhances both texture and flavor.
Oven Rack Positioning 🔥
Place sweet potatoes directly on the middle oven rack for even heat circulation, which ensures uniform cooking and prevents soggy bottoms.
Aluminum Foil Hack 🔲
For extra-soft potatoes, wrap them in aluminum foil during the first half of baking to trap moisture and create a more tender interior.
Doneness Test Trick 🥄
Check potato doneness by inserting a fork or knife - it should slide in smoothly with zero resistance when perfectly baked.