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Perfectly baked sweet potatoes with crispy skins and fluffy insides, ready to serve.

Quick way to grow 5 Baked Sweet Potatoes

This recipe provides a quick and easy method for baking sweet potatoes, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 sweet potatoes
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 sweet potatoes medium-sized
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  2. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork, then rub them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Baking
  1. Place the seasoned sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack.
  2. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, try splitting the baked sweet potatoes and topping with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup.