Easy, fluffy Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish for just about anything. Or stuff them with your favorite potato toppings for a simple dinner that's quick and filling.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time7 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potatoes
Servings: 2
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 baking sheet
Ingredients
2medium-large Sweet Potatoscrubbed clean and patted dry
3teaspoonsmelted butter or olive oil
1tablespoonkosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450˚F.
Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Using a fork, poke the sweet potato on all sides to create little holes. (The holes allow the steam to escape resulting in a fluffier potato.)
Arrange the sweet potatoes on the baking rack and brush with the melted butter or olive oil to coat.
Sprinkle the sweet potato generously with salt on all sides.
Bake the sweet potato for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and will give a little when squeezed. If the potato is still hard, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Remove the sweet potato from the oven and rest for 2-3 minutes.
Using a paring knife, slice the top open lengthwise. Squeeze the sweet potato between your thumb and forefinger to open it.
Fluff the inside with a fork and serve immediately.