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How to Bake Perfect Sweet Potatoes: Fluffy and Tender Every Time

Three fluffy baked sweet potato halves topped with coarse sea salt on a white plate.
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Learn our simple, no-fuss method for baking sweet potatoes that results in a creamy interior and perfectly caramelized skin. This recipe guarantees tender results for a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water. Scrub the skins well to remove any dirt.
  3. Pat the sweet potatoes completely dry with a paper towel. This helps the skin crisp up.
  4. Pierce each sweet potato several times deeply with a fork or sharp knife. This allows steam to escape during baking.
  5. Rub the entire surface of each sweet potato with olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle the potatoes evenly with coarse salt and black pepper.
  7. Place the seasoned sweet potatoes directly onto the oven rack. Do not use foil, as this steams the potatoes instead of baking them.
  8. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. You know they are done when the skin is slightly wrinkled and you can easily pierce the center with a fork.
  9. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing open and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra sweet treat, serve with a pat of cinnamon butter.
  • If you are short on time, you can bake sweet potatoes in the microwave, but the texture will not be as fluffy or caramelized.
  • To check for doneness, squeeze the potato gently; it should yield easily.

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