The Baked Sweet Potato Recipe you'll love

Poke holes into the sweet potatoes using a fork, about three holes on each side.

Place the sweet potatoes in the microwave for cooking instead of the oven.

If baking in the oven, oil the sweet potatoes, season with salt and pepper, wrap in aluminum foil, and bake.

Use a silicone brush to apply cooking oil to the sweet potatoes for crispy skin and to help seasonings adhere.

Season the sweet potatoes with salt and black pepper after oiling them.

Place the sweet potatoes in the microwave for 9 minutes, ensuring they are not too close together to avoid steaming.

After 4.5 minutes, flip the sweet potatoes over to ensure even cooking.

Check for doneness by inserting a fork or butter knife; it should go in and out easily.

If not done, add additional cooking time (2-4 minutes) as needed, checking for fork tenderness.

Once cooked, fluff the sweet potato by squeezing it and using a fork to mix the inside.

Add butter to the fluffed sweet potato, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon on top of the sweet potato.

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