How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
Learn How to Bake Sweet Potatoes in the oven, it is the best way to get a fluffy and tender texture! Meal prep these healthy spuds to use in endless family friendly recipes for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 146 kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. sweet potatoes about 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil optional
- 1 tsp. salt optional
- ½ tsp. pepper optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Rinse and scrub potatoes to remove any excess dirt and poke holes all over potatoes using a large fork.
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper if you would like. (optional)
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Wrap potatoes in a large piece of aluminum foil, making sure the foil wraps around the potato at least twice. Secure the ends so no juice escapes the packet.
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Place wrapped potatoes on a large baking sheet and bake potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until they are cooked all of the way through. You can test this by inserting a fork or knife into the thickest part.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Nutritional information is calculated without optional oil, salt, and pepper.
- To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- To Freeze: Seal baked sweet potatoes in an airtight container and freeze for up to 4-6 months.
Nutrition Facts
How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 573mg16%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 24132IU483%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.