Ingredients:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 lb (450g) each
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat them completely dry with paper towels to ensure the skin browns properly.
  2. Use a fork to prick each potato 5-6 times across all sides to create steam vents, preventing a gummy interior.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and rub it in evenly, then sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  4. Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) until the skin is taut and a knife slides into the center without resistance.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice a slit down the center of each potato to release the remaining steam before serving.