Here’s a perfect baked sweet potato—soft inside, caramelized skin 🍠
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil (optional)
- Salt (optional)
- Butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or savory toppings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub sweet potatoes well; pat dry.
- Pierce each potato 4–5 times with a fork.
- (Optional) Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt for crisp skin.
- Place directly on the oven rack or on a foil-lined tray.
- Bake 45–60 minutes, until very soft when squeezed or pierced.
How to Serve
- Sweet: Butter + cinnamon + brown sugar or honey
- Savory: Butter + salt + pepper, or sour cream & chives
- Healthy: Greek yogurt, tahini, or avocado
- Meal-style: Top with black beans, salsa, and cheese
Quick Tips
- Bigger potatoes take longer—start checking at 45 minutes.
- For extra caramelization, slice open and return to oven for 5 minutes.
Want microwave, air fryer, or meal-prep instructions instead?
