Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then prick them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Apply Oil and Salt: Rub each sweet potato with olive oil evenly and sprinkle lightly with salt if desired to enhance flavor and crisp the skin.
- Bake: Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until they are soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, cut open each sweet potato, fluff the interior with a fork, and add your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- Suggested toppings include butter, cinnamon, maple syrup, sour cream, or chili for added flavor.
- For air frying, cook at 390°F for 35–40 minutes as an alternative method.
- Cooked sweet potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 months, making meal prep convenient.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Healthy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
