Preheat oven to 400º F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Scrub sweet potatoes until clean. Pat dry with paper towels. Prick with a fork or the tip of a sharp paring knife over the top of the potato to allow steam to escape as the potatoes bake.
Arrange the sweet potatoes on baking sheet, making sure not to allow them to touch. Cook until fragrant, the skins have puffed and are dimpled, and a fork is easily inserted through the center of the sweet potatoes, about 50 to 55 minutes.
Baked Sweet Potato Halves
Preheat oven to 400º F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Drizzle with olive oil.
Scrub sweet potatoes until clean. Pat dry with paper towels. Slice the sweet potato in half lengthwise.
Arrange the sweet potatoes on baking sheet flesh side down, making sure to slide the flesh of the potato through the olive oil to coat. Do not allow them to touch. Cook until fragrant, the skins have puffed and are dimpled, and a fork is easily inserted through the center of the sweet potatoes, about 30 minutes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Preheat to 400º F. Line the air fryer pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Scrub sweet potatoes until clean. Pat dry with paper towels. Prick with a fork or the tip of a sharp paring knife over the top of the potato to allow steam to escape as the potatoes bake.
Arrange the sweet potatoes on baking sheet, making sure not to allow them to touch. Cook until fragrant, the skins have puffed and are dimpled, and a fork is easily inserted through the center of the sweet potatoes, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Microwave Sweet Potatoes
Scrub sweet potatoes until clean. Pat dry with paper towels. Prick with a fork or the tip of a sharp paring knife over the top of the potato to allow steam to escape as the potatoes bake.
Arrange the sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe dish lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Cook on High setting until fragrant, the skins have puffed and dimpled, and a fork is easily inserted through the center of the sweet potato. A general timeframe for cooking time is included in the recipe post.
Notes
Storage Tips:
To store. Cool the baked sweet potatoes and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave to serve.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.