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How to Bake Sweet Potatoes Recipe

How to Bake Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Learn how to bake sweet potatoes to perfection with this simple and delicious recipe. Whether you prefer a crispy skin or a fluffy inside, these baked sweet potatoes will be a hit at your dinner table.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

Additional Ingredients:

  • 12 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • Coarse sea salt and freshly cracked pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare the Potatoes: Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Poke holes all over each potato. Drizzle with oil, rub, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Choose Your Baking Method: Wrap in foil for tender potatoes, use parchment paper for a balance of skin crispiness and fluffiness, or place on a wire rack for crispy skin.
  4. Bake in the Oven: Bake for 45-60 minutes at 400°F. Test for doneness by inserting a fork or gently squeezing the potato.

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Keywords: Baked sweet potatoes, side dish, easy recipe, vegetarian, healthy