First, preheat the oven to 450°F.

While the oven is preheating, take your sweet potatoes and wash the skinned thoroughly under warm water. Scrub it until there is no trace of dirt remaining. Said this week potatoes decide to dry.

Next, take your baking sheet, and clean it with parchment paper, or aluminum foil. It’s also a good idea to drizzle with oil or cooking spray if you are lining with aluminum foil.

Take a fork or a knife and poke holes in each sweet potato. Usually, it’s a good idea to poke two or three holes in each potato just to be safe.

Then place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

When the 450-degree oven has been preheated, place the baking sheet into the hot oven.

The baking time for your sweet potatoes may be anywhere from 20-25 minutes for small potatoes to 45-60 minutes for large, sweet potatoes. I would recommend setting your timer for approximately 20 minutes, but plan on the cooking time being approximately 35 to 50 minutes for an average-sized sweet potato.

To tell when your sweet potatoes are done, you’re looking for soft potatoes. To determine if they’re done, take a sharp knife, and try poking it into one of the sweet potatoes. If it goes into the potato with very little resistance, then your potatoes are soft and fully baked.

You can remove them from the oven when they are baked, let them rest for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!