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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

This recipe provides a quick and easy method for baking sweet potatoes, resulting in a delicious and healthy side dish or meal component.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 5 potatoes
Calories: 112
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
Optional Toppings
  • butter or olive oil for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cinnamon or brown sugar for a sweeter touch

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce each one several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Baking
  1. Place the sweet potatoes directly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are very tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your sweet potatoes, so larger ones may require more time.
Serving
  1. Once baked, carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them lengthwise.
  2. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, or brown sugar.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can rub the sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt before baking. Leftover baked sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.