Description
This simple recipe for baked sweet potatoes highlights why this nutritious and delicious comfort food is a favorite. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can enjoy naturally sweet, tender sweet potatoes with a crispy skin baked to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and scrub each sweet potato thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Prick Sweet Potatoes: Use a fork to poke several holes in each sweet potato. This allows steam to escape during baking.
- Oil and Season: Rub each sweet potato evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and pepper on the surface to season.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, ensuring they have space around them for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and Serve: Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Choosing medium-sized sweet potatoes helps ensure even cooking.
- You can adjust seasoning to your preference or add toppings like butter, cinnamon, or herbs after baking.
- Baking time may vary depending on size; check for tenderness with a fork.
- For a softer skin, wrap sweet potatoes in foil before baking.
