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A perfectly baked sweet potato split open showing fluffy orange interior being fluffed with a fork on a white plate

BASE: How to Bake Sweet Potatoes

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Ingredients
  

  • Large sweet potatoes (as many as needed)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  • Pierce each sweet potato several times with a sharp knife.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Small potatoes: 40–45 min. Large: 60–70 min.
  • Cool slightly, split open, fluff inside with a fork, and stuff as desired.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate baked sweet potatoes in an airtight container for up to 5 days.