Description
This recipe guides you to bake perfectly tender and flavorful sweet potatoes with a deliciously crispy skin. Simple and versatile, it’s an easy way to prepare a wholesome side dish or a nutritious base for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Optional Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure an even baking temperature for the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Then pat them dry completely using a clean towel.
- Pierce Potatoes: Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking and prevent bursting.
- Optional Oil and Salt: If desired, rub each sweet potato with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. This step enhances flavor and helps create a crispy skin.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet or directly on the oven rack to bake evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the center, indicating that the potatoes are tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, add your favorite toppings such as butter, cinnamon, or herbs.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of sweet potatoes; larger potatoes require more time.
- Using olive oil and salt is optional but recommended for a crispier skin and enhanced flavor.
- Sweet potatoes can also be baked on the oven rack for a slightly crisper texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat baked sweet potatoes in the oven or microwave before serving.
