on Oct 02, 2021, Updated Oct 03, 2023 4 Comments Baked sweet potatoes are a family favorite and are so easy to make. They are delicious as a side dish with baked chicken, topped with your favorite toppings for a main dish for dinner like our classic chili, or to use in any number of other recipes.
Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy?
Sweet potatoes are root vegetables from the morning glory family. Sweet potatoes are a delicious, filling, and nutritious carbohydrate. A medium sweet potato, about 2 inches in diameter and 5 inches long, has about 115 calories and about 4 grams of fiber. They are also an excellent source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. Sweet potatoes can be prepared in both sweet and savory dishes, making it an excellent carbohydrate choice for most people.
How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are naturally mildly sweet. Their sweetness is enhanced by baking which turns their fluffy, creamy, tender flesh even sweeter and so incredibly delicious. Here’s how I make them.
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
Medium Sweet Potatoes Optional Toppings: such as kosher salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, or others listed below under How to Serve below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Quick and Easy Baked Sweet Potato Halves
For quick and easy baked sweet potatoes, slice the sweet potatoes in half. The cooking time is much faster and they are just right to serve for a smaller portion as a side dish with a cup of soup or a sandwich or to top with chili. It is also great when serving a larger group of people.
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
You can also easily use your air fryer to prepare your sweet potatoes! I love to cook them in my air fryer if I am cooking just a couple. While the cooking time is generally the same as cooking a larger batch in the oven, I’ve noticed that the skin tends to be crispier, and the flesh can even have a roasted flavor.
Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes
When time is of the essence, I also turn to my microwave!
How to Serve Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are delicious served simply with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of salt. However, they also provide the perfect canvas for even more variations.
More Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet Potato Fries To make ahead. Bake the sweet potatoes and hold them in a warm oven (at least 140º F) for up to 30 minutes. Otherwise, cool the baked sweet potatoes and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave to serve. To freeze. Cool the baked sweet potatoes and wrap them in foil. Place into an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, remove the foil and reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or microwave. Roasted Sweet Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Here is my Baked Sweet Potato Recipe – 4 ways! I hope you love them as much as we do! Enjoy!Robyn xo
