Baked Sweet Potato
Making perfect oven baked sweet potatoes is easy with this recipe! They turn out fluffy every time then enjoy as a side dish, for meal prep or to build a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 sweet potatoes (yams)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with foil. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray.
- Wash potatoes. Give 6 sweet potatoes a good scrub and then dry them completely with a paper towel. Pierce potatoes with a fork about 6-8 times.
- Brush with olive oil. Lay on a foil-lined baking sheet, then brush all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until they are soft.
Notes
- If you're short on time, you can microwave the potatoes for a few minutes ahead of time. You can also fully cook one potato in the microwave in about 5-10 minutes.
- Cook at 425°F for 45 minutes for an even crispier outside.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1234mg, Potassium: 438mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 18443IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
