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Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Easy baked sweet potatoes with fluffy interiors and crisp skins, perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy recipes, gluten free, healthy recipes, recipes for dinner, side dishes, sweet potato recipes, vegetarian recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (orange-fleshed varieties like Garnet or Jewel)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Scrub sweet potatoes clean and dry them completely.
  3. Poke each potato a few times with a fork or sharp knife.
  4. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Place directly on the middle oven rack with a baking sheet on the rack below to catch drips.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until soft when squeezed with an oven mitt.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like butter, brown sugar, or cinnamon.