Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sour cream optional, for serving
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly wash and dry the sweet potatoes. With a fork, pierce the potatoes 5 to 10 times all over to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Brush each sweet potato with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper all over.
- Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until they are tender and fully cooked through. A fork should easily pierce through the skin and flesh when they're done.
- Once baked, remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the insides to settle. Slice open and, optionally, serve with a 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chives on each potato.
