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guide on baking sweet potatoes in the oven

How To Bake Sweet Potatoes in The Oven

Learn how to bake sweet potatoes in the oven with a few simple steps to ensure you get that crispy skin on the outside and soft, fluffy texture on the inside!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Tray
  • 1 Baking Paper (Optional)
  • 1 Large Sweet Potato
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing the sweet potato using a sponge soaked in water to remove any dirt. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and baking paper (baking paper is optional). Brush the sweet potato with olive oil and sprinkle salt on it.
    brushing olive oil on sweet potato to bake in the oven
  • Poke holes in the sweet potato using a fork. Bake at 428°F (220°C) for 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size. The potato is ready when tender inside.
    poking holes to bake sweet potato in the oven
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