Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes

Name: Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 pinch sea salt flakes; as needed butter or toppings of choice

These baked sweet potatoes come out tender and fluffy inside with lightly crisp, salted skins. Serve them simply with butter or load them with your favorite savory toppings for an easy side dish or satisfying meal base.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

medium sweet potatoes
2
olive oil
2 tsp
sea salt flakes
1 pinch
butter or toppings of choice
as needed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4, or 350°F. Scrub the sweet potatoes well and pat them dry so the skins roast instead of steam.

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray. Prick each one several times with a fork, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on size, until the skins are crisp and a small knife slides easily into the center.

Split the sweet potatoes open and fluff the flesh with a fork. Serve hot with butter, tuna mayo, chili, baked beans, cheese, or a green salad.

Chef's Tips

Choose sweet potatoes of similar size so they cook evenly. Do not wrap them in foil if you want crisp skins; foil traps steam and softens the outside. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.