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5 from 12 votes

How to Bake Sweet Potatoes

Wondering how to bake a sweet potato perfectly every time? This is the best and easiest method!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish, tips & tricks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 sweet potato (or however many you need)
Author: Grace Vallo

Ingredients

  • Medium sweet potatoes
  • Seasonings of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Scrub potatoes to remove any dirt, and pat them dry.
  • Place them on a baking sheet, and poke each potato with a fork 3 times.
  • Bake sweet potatoes for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by piercing the thickest part of each potato with a fork. If the fork easily glides through the flesh, the potato is soft and tender! Slice open, season if desired, and enjoy.

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Notes

  • Pick similar-sized medium sweet potatoes for even baking.
  • If sweet potatoes are small, bake for 40-50 minutes. If they’re large, bake for 60-70 minutes.
  • Seasoning and serving ideas listed in the blog post above!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potato | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg