Baked Sweet Potatoes

close up image of baked sweet potato topped with melted butter and salt and pepper

When it comes to simplicity, you cannot beat my Baked Sweet Potatoes. The sweet potatoes are baked in a searingly hot oven to ensure a crispy baked sweet potato skin, with the softest center. They make a great tasting side dish, or fill them up for a delicious and nutritious main.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword baked sweet potato, baked sweet potato fillings, baked sweet potatoes, crispy baked sweet potato, how long to bake a sweet potato

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 230kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes scrubbed clean and patted dry
salt & pepper
4 tsp butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or foil paper. Set aside.
Add sweet potatoes to the baking sheet in a single layer. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes have softened.
Remove and allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Top with your favorite toppings, like butter and salt and pepper.

Notes

How long to bake a sweet potato:

The cooking time of your sweet potatoes will vary depending on the size of sweet potato.

Small sweet potato (8 oz) - 45 minutes
Medium sweet potato (10-12 oz) - 50 minutes
Large sweet potato (12-14 oz) - 60 minutes
Extra large sweet potato (16 oz or larger) - 65 or more minutes

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