what temp to bake a sweet potato

Bake sweet potatoes at 425°F (220°C) for the most reliable results. That’s a common recommendation for fluffy insides and nicely browned skin, with most medium sweet potatoes taking about 40 to 50 minutes.

Quick scoop

• Best temp: 425°F
• Alternate temp: 400°F works too, usually a bit slower.

• Doneness: A fork should slide in easily through the thickest part.

Easy method

1. Heat oven to 425°F.

2. Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke a few holes with a fork.

3. Bake on a sheet pan or directly on the rack.

4. Check at 40 minutes ; larger ones may need closer to 50–60 minutes.

If you want softer or crispier

• Softer, slower bake: 375°F for about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.

• Crispier skin: 425°F is the better pick.

If you want, I can also give you a 2-minute version for microwave + oven or a baked sweet potato topping idea.