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How to Bake Perfect Sweet Potatoes: Fluffy Inside, Crispy Skin

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Learn the simple, no-fuss method for baking sweet potatoes in the oven. This guide guarantees a tender interior and perfectly cooked skin, making it the ultimate healthy side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes well under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
  3. Prick each sweet potato several times deeply all over using a fork. This allows steam to escape during baking.
  4. Rub the exterior of each potato lightly with olive oil. This helps the skin crisp up.
  5. Place the potatoes directly onto the middle oven rack. Do not use foil or a baking sheet, as this traps steam and prevents the skin from crisping.
  6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Cooking time depends on the size of your potatoes. Start checking for doneness at 45 minutes.
  7. The sweet potato is done when you can easily pierce the thickest part with a fork, and the interior feels soft when squeezed gently. The skin should look slightly wrinkled and caramelized.
  8. Remove from the oven. Let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing open lengthwise. Fluff the interior flesh with a fork.
  9. Season immediately with salt and pepper, or add your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a sweeter result, you can rub the potatoes with a small amount of coconut oil instead of olive oil before baking.
  • If you prefer a very crispy skin, increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • These oven baked sweet potatoes are excellent for meal prep; store them whole or scooped out in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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