Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.

Step 3

Wash and thoroughly dry sweet potatoes. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork - I do 8 pokes.

Step 4

Drizzle sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle on salt. Gently rub the olive oil and salt onto the sweet potato skin making sure to cover the entire potato.

Step 5

Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife.

Step 6

Let cool for five minutes before splitting open and topping with your favorite toppings.