How Long to Bake Sweet Potatoes at 400°
Tips & tricks for the best oven baked sweet potatoes. Quick & easy guide for times based on the size of potato to bake at 400°F. The fluffiest sweet potato with crispy skin with this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes similar in size, any kind such as Garnet, Jewel varieties
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons salt
- butter, sour cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, etc optional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 400°F (205°C)
- Wash & dry each potato. Use a fork to poke 5-6 sets of holes on all sides of each potato.2 medium sweet potatoes
- To each potato rub on 1 tablespoon of olive oil & sprinkle on 2 teaspoons of salt to coat all sides evenly.2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 teaspoons salt
- Bake in the preheated oven directly on the center rack. (or on a parchment lined baking sheet)* Set a timer based on the size of the potatoes in the notes below
- Test for doneness - a knife or fork should slide easily into the flesh of the potatoes when done.
- Remove them carefully from the oven with a hot mitt - let them rest on a plate before serving.
- After 5 minutes, slice them open and add toppings. Enjoy!butter, sour cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, etc
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Store cooled baked potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 3-5 minutes or in the regular or toaster oven at 400° for 15 minutes.
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- Small - 35 - 40 minutes
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- Medium - 45 - 50 minutes
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- Large - 60 - 65 minutes
- The calories etc listed are an estimate. Each type or size potato will be different.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 4776mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32063IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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