Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

This is the BEST and EASIEST method to make perfect baked sweet potato that has a crisp skin and a melty soft fluffy middle. No foil required! This is a foolproof method that works every single time. 

Health Benefits of Sweet Potato

Roasting sweet potatoes in the oven brings out their natural flavor and sweetness. Perfect baked sweet potato - equals the perfect, healthy side dish.

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin C providing almost half of your daily needs per cup. They are also a rich source of Vitamin A. Both are vital for supporting immune function whilst Vitamin A is also key for maintaining healthy skin, vision, and organ function. Vitamins A and C also function as antioxidants that protect cells against aging and disease. A serving of sweet potato delivers a third of your bodies need for manganese, a mineral that helps produce collagen and promote skin and bone health. You'll also get energy-supporting B vitamins and minerals, including potassium. They are also a good source of Fibre.

Fool Proof Method for Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7/220 C.

Wash and scrub the skins lightly to remove any grit. 

Prick all over with a fork.

Whilst damp, sprinkle with salt. This is what gives the potato a crisp skin. 

Scatter the tray with water using wet hands. (Flick).

Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes to an hour. This varies according to size/thickness of potato.

To test whether the potato is done press it; it should 'give' a little. Or stick a fork/skewer through the middle.

**This is a recipe adapted from Diana Henry. Her recipe is for a jacket potato and it works well with sweet potato too.

The best filling ideas

Just a knob of butter works so well when the potato is cooked perfectly! 

Spring Onions, Dill and Creme Fraiche - OMG

Feta 

Smoky Beans

Chana Masala with green chutney and tamarind

Minced lamb/beef

Black beans and avocado

I don't get the marshmallow or sweet fillings with sweet potato thing so I will skip those altogether. 

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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

This is the BEST and EASIEST method to bake sweet potato that has a crisp skin and a melty soft fluffy middle. No foil required! This is a foolproof method that works every single time. 

Course Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine british

Keyword Baked sweet potato

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 194 kcal

Author Safira

Ingredients

• 1 Sweet Potato
• Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7/220 C.

2. Wash and scrub the sweet potato skin lightly to remove any grit. Prick all over with a fork.

3. Whilst damp, sprinkle with salt. This is what gives the potato a crisp skin. 

4. Scatter the tray with water using wet hands. (Flick).

5. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes to an hour. This varies according to size/thickness of potato.

6. To test whether the potato is done press it; it should 'give' a little. Or stick a fork/skewer through the middle.

Recipe Notes

If you want to make multiple sweet potatoes, make sure there is plenty of space between potatoes otherwise the potatoes will steam rather then bake.

Nutrition Facts

Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 124mg5%

Potassium 762mg22%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 32063IU641%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 68mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.