Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes in the Oven
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: butter cinnamon, brown sugar, marshmallows, or savory toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash sweet potatoes and scrub clean. Pat dry.
- Pierce each potato 3 to 4 times with a fork.
- Rub lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
- Place directly on oven rack. Put baking sheet on rack below to catch drips.
- Roast 45 to 60 minutes depending on size.
- Check at 45 minutes. Fork should slide in easily.
- Continue cooking if needed, checking every 5 minutes.
- Remove when tender. Cool 5 minutes.
- Slice open lengthwise. Fluff with fork. Add toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size
- Pierce with fork to prevent explosions
- Oil the skin for crispy texture
- Place directly on rack, not on baking sheet
- Use baking sheet below to catch any drips
- Check doneness at 45 minutes for smaller potatoes
- Larger potatoes may take up to 75 minutes
- Let cool 5 minutes before handling
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 5 days
- Skin is edible and delicious when crispy