This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. From our popular Creamy Sweet Potato Soup to Sweet Potato Casserole for Thanksgiving, we love sweet potatoes in our family. With their fluffy-creamy texture and sweet and savory flavor profile, it’s no wonder everyone loves sweet potatoes (including our kids). We especially enjoy them in the cold months – it’s such a comforting and nutritious root vegetable.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
This roasted sweet potato recipe will surely become your go-to side for so many reasons. Here’s why you will love this recipe:
Easy to Make – The prep takes just 5 minutes and your oven does the rest. Versatile – The potato may be enjoyed as a side with Steak, Baked Chicken Breast, Pork Tenderloin, and so many different dishes, or enjoyed as a meal if loaded with sweet or savory toppings (see topping ideas below). Nutritious – There are so many benefits to sweet potatoes, and you definitely want to incorporate this vegetable into your diet. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber as you can see in the nutrition label below.
How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
How Long to Bake a Sweet Potato
Just like any other roasting method, the baking time will vary depending on the oven itself (all ovens are different), the size of the potato, and the cooking temperature. Here’s a general guide for a medium/large potato and bake until the potato easily pierces in the center:
At 375°F – Bake for 60-75 minutes At 400°F – Bake for 45-60 minutes At 425°F – Bake for 40-50 minutes
Pro Tip: You can bake a sweet potato in the Air Fryer or in an Instant Pot if you want them done even faster, just prep potatoes the same way and follow our tutorial for Air Fryer Baked Potatoes or Instant Pot Baked Potatoes, adjusting the timing for the size of the sweet potato.
Topping Ideas
A baked sweet potato may be enjoyed plain with some butter, or you can get as creative as you’d like. Here are some of our favorite toppings:
Honey Butter Candied Walnuts Mini marshmallows Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Butter – melt a generous pat over the potato Chives, or green onions Beef Chili
Common Questions
Serve With
Roasted sweet potatoes are so versatile and may be enjoyed in so many different ways!
Side Dish – Enjoy as a side dish to your favorite entrees like Meatloaf or even Teriyaki Salmon. In Salad – Add to a salad like our popular Roasted Sweet Potato Salad. As a meal – Top with Mississippi Roast or our Pulled Pork as a meal. Meal planning – The roasted potatoes are great for meal planning and may be enjoyed whole or diced once roasted.
More Sweet Potato Recipes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Baked Sweet Potato Fries Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet
