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Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Whole sweet potatoes baked until soft and fluffy inside, with an optional oil and salt rub for crispier skins.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 - 2 lbs total)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (optional, for crispier skin)
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Toppings of choice: cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans, sour cream, or fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water and pat dry.
  2. Prick each potato 4-5 times with a fork so steam can escape.
  3. If you like, rub the skins with the oil or melted butter and sprinkle with the salt for crispier skin.
  4. Set the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on size, until a fork slides easily into the thickest part.
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice open, fluff the flesh with a fork and add your toppings.

Notes

Choose potatoes of similar size so they finish baking at the same time.

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