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Baked sweet potato topped with a pat of butter.
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Whole Baked Sweet Potatoes

Learn how to bake a whole sweet potato in the oven perfectly every time. This easy-peasy method requires five minutes of prep time and cooks in under an hour. Oven-baked sweet potatoes are perfect for meal prep, can be a delicious side dish, and provide an excellent base for a healthy dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: how-to, side dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1-4 sweet potatoes
  • optional: butter, sea salt, black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray the rack with cooking spray.
  • Give your sweet potatoes a good scrub under cold water, then pat them dry.
    Patting a sweet potato dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the potatoes on the prepared rack. Use a fork to poke holes in them. I like to poke 4-6 holes per potato which allows the steam to escape while they bake.
    sweet potato with holes poked in from a fork
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes (depending on their size) or until the exteriors are lightly browned, puffed up, and soft inside. A fork or knife should slide into the potato easily when it’s done.
    Baked sweet potatoes on a wire rack.
  • Slit each potato lengthwise and top with your favorite topiings. A pat of butter, sea salt, and fresh black pepper is a classis and so delish!
    Baked sweet potato with butter on a plate with a fork.

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Notes

These perfectly baked sweet potatoes are great for meal prep! Cook a batch at the beginning of the week, so you have sweet potatoes to heat up for lunch, dinner or use in various recipes! 
    • To store: Place the cooked sweet potatoes in an airtight container or storage bag and store in the fridge for 4-6 days.
    • To freeze: Once the sweet potatoes have cooled, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
    • Reheating: They can be easily reheated in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 400°F. You can also reheat them in the microwave, but be warned, the skin will not crisp up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg