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Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy insides, ready to serve.

Quick way to grow 5 Baked Sweet Potatoes

A fast and easy method to bake sweet potatoes until tender and delicious, perfect for a quick and healthy meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.
  3. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  4. Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the seasoned sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, try topping with a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.