Preheat oven to 425F

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


Wash and thoroughly dry sweet potatoes. Poke about 8 holes in each potato with a fork.

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


Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle top of each with salt. Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes easily yield to an inserted fork or knife.


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