Easy Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Make the perfect baked sweet potato with crisp skin and a soft, fluffy center. This easy recipe is healthy, versatile, and works with sweet or savory toppings.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon avocado or olive oil more or less to taste*
- ½ teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
- toppings of choice see above for ideas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and scrub sweet potatoes, pat dry. Use a fork to poke holes in each potato. I like to do 4-8 holes, depending on how big the potato is.
- Rub a little bit of oil on each potato and sprinkle with sea salt. Place potatoes in a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven.
- Bake for 60-80 minutes depending on how big your potatoes are. Flip the potatoes over about halfway through cooking. You'll know they're done when a knife easily slides through the flesh.
- Once cooked through, remove from the oven, cut open and top with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- You can totally skip the oil and sea salt if you want. The sweet potato skin won't be as crisp, but the baked sweet potatoes will still be delicious.
- Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your sweet potatoes. Smaller ones may be ready in 45–50 minutes, while larger ones can take up to 80 minutes.
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 465mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g