How to Cook a Baked Sweet Potato in the Oven
Sweet potatoes are jam-packed with nutrients and vitamins and are a great source of carbohydrates. They are part of the morning glory family and only distantly related to the starchier white potatoes commonly used for French fries. This recipe for baked sweet potatoes in the oven will walk you through the steps to bake perfect sweet potatoes every time!
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato (scrubbed clean)
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- When choosing your sweet potatoes, it’s important that they’re roughly about the same size, so that when you bake them, they cook more evenly.
- Cut the sweet potato lengthwise.
- Season the sweet potatoes with olive oil and coat evenly.
- Then, pop the tray in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
- When it’s done cooking, it should be fork-tender. Season with a little bit of salt and you’re done!
