Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
Perfect baked sweet potatoes, oven or microwave, with simple steps for sweet, tender results.
# Ingredients:
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Sweet potatoes
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Toppings of choice
# Steps:
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Line a large pan with parchment paper. Wash sweet potatoes, pat fully dry, and make about eight to ten deep cuts into the sides with a knife for ventilation.
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Place the prepared sweet potatoes on the pan and put the pan into an unpreheated oven. Close the oven door, set the temperature to 450°F (232°C), and bake for 30 minutes. Carefully turn each sweet potato.
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Continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft and caramelized. Adjust baking time based on the sizes and shapes of the sweet potatoes.
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Serve hot, or let the sweet potatoes cool before refrigerating or freezing leftovers in a covered container.
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For microwave, air fryer, or instant pot instructions, refer to additional cooking methods provided above.
# Notes and Tips:
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To achieve the best results, do not preheat the oven before baking sweet potatoes.