Description
Learn how to bake the perfect sweet potato in the oven. Get crispy skin and a fluffy center every time with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, (red-skinned)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, (or vegetable oil, coconut oil, or bacon grease)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash, scrub, and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Place on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Rub oil and salt all over the potatoes.
- Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
- Bake until tender, about 40-60 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes – start checking at 45 minutes.)
- Let cool for about 5 minutes, then split the tops open with a knife and gently squeeze it open.
- Top with a pat of butter and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For tips and helpful information, topping suggestions, and microwave version, please refer to the full article.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 293kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 648mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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