Easy Baked Sweet Potato Recipe
Learn how to make baked sweet potato in the oven—with tender, fluffy results every time! These baked sweet potatoes are a delicious, filling, and nutritious side or main!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes medium, even-sized; or as many as needded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475ºF/240ºC.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well to remove any dirt, then rinse. Dry them well.
- Poke a few holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a parchment-covered baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish.
- Bake in the middle of the oven at 475ºF/240ºC for 40-60 minutes, until tender. The exact time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.When the sweet potatoes are cooked through, they'll start releasing caramelized juices, have slightly wrinkled skin, and can be easily pierced by a knife or fork.
- Once ready, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing the baked sweet potato open and enjoying.
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Notes
Storage: Once the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for 3-4 days. Alternatively, freeze them for up to four months in a freezer-safe container or Ziplock bag. You can keep them whole or scoop out the insides.
To reheat: Place the baked sweet potatoes in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 400ºF/200ºC.
Check the blog post for topping ideas and ways to use leftover baked sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg