Description
This Easy Baked Sweet Potato recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside. With just a few ingredients and almost no prep, it’s perfect for any meal. Whether you’re after a healthy snack, quick dinner, or meal prep idea, this easy recipe fits the bill. It’s naturally gluten-free, budget-friendly, and loaded with nutrients—making it one of the best food ideas for any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 medium to large sweet potato
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs or flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat dry.
2. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.
3. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
4. Place directly on the oven rack or a foil-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the center.
6. Let cool slightly, slice open, fluff with a fork, and add butter or toppings.
Notes
For crispier skin, bake directly on the oven rack.
Add a sweet twist by topping with cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy recipe, baked sweet potato, healthy snack, quick dinner, side dish