Description
Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with fluffy, creamy centers and lightly crisp, salted skins make a simple yet satisfying side dish or base for countless toppings. This easy recipe is great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a wholesome main meal.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and thoroughly dry the sweet potatoes.
- Rub each sweet potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 40 to 90 minutes, depending on size, until a knife slides easily into the center and the potatoes are very soft.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to cool for a few minutes, then slice open and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Top with cinnamon and maple syrup for a sweet version.
Serve with butter, cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs for a savory option.
Add black beans, avocado, salsa, and cilantro for a hearty vegetarian meal.
Try shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions for a loaded baked sweet potato.
Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, or chili flakes before baking for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze individually wrapped baked sweet potatoes for up to 3 months.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes or microwave for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
