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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

Safira
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. 
5 from 7 votes
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Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine british
Servings 1
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Sweet Potato
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7/220 C.
  • Wash and scrub the sweet potato skin 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.

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

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32063IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked sweet potato
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