Foolproof Baked Sweet Potatoes: Crispy Skin and Fluffy Interior
Learn the simple, no-foil method to bake sweet potatoes in the oven until the skin is crisp and the inside is perfectly fluffy. This is the best technique for a healthy side dish or meal prep component.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
- Prick each sweet potato several times deeply all over using a fork or sharp knife. This allows steam to escape.
- Rub the entire surface of each potato with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the coarse salt evenly over the oiled skin of each potato.
- Place the potatoes directly onto the middle oven rack. Do not use foil or a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on size. Start checking at 45 minutes.
- The potatoes are done when the skin is firm and slightly wrinkled, and a fork easily pierces the center.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before slicing open and serving with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a crispier skin, place the potatoes directly on the oven rack rather than on a pan.
- If you plan to mash or use the potatoes for twice-baking, you can reduce the initial baking time slightly.
- To make garlic butter sweet potatoes, mix 2 tablespoons softened butter with 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of parsley; stir into the hot, opened potato.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 0.3
- Saturated Fat: 0.0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3
- Trans Fat: 0.0
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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