A perfectly Baked Sweet Potato is easier than you think! Learn how to bake sweet potatoes easily and quickly with my foolproof method! Sweet and fluffy on the inside with a crispy skin, these baked sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish for every occasion. Go sweet OR savory - your choice!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked sweet potato, baked sweet potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 143kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
4sweet potatoesmedium size, long and thin
1tbspolive oil
1tsp sea saltor kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
Wash and thoroughly dry sweet potatoes. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork - I do 8 pokes.
Drizzle sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle on salt. Gently rub the olive oil and salt onto the sweet potato skin making sure to cover the entire potato.
Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife.
Let cool for five minutes before splitting open and topping with your favorite toppings.