Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then slice them in half lengthways.
Coat with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and smoked paprika, making sure the cut sides are nicely seasoned.
Place them cut side down on the lined tray and bake for 50 minutes. Don’t flip or move them while they cook!
Once they’re done, leave them sitting on the tray for 30–45 minutes if you have the time. This helps that caramelised layer stay attached to the potato rather than getting left behind on the baking paper. Even 10 minutes will help if you’re hungry
Carefully lift them with a thin spatula and look at that bottom.
