Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

sweet potatoes cut up with butter on top

Ready to make perfectly cooked sweet potatoes every time? Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes take minutes to make and ensure the fluffiest texture. Try this method for a simple and healthy side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 194kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Instant Pot
trivet or basket

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes or 2 large - see Notes
1 cup water

Instructions

Wash and scrub sweet potatoes
Add water to bottom of Instant Pot and place trivet or basket into pot
Add sweet potatoes on top of trivet or in basket
Cover, seal and set Instant Pot to high pressure for 20 minutes (see notes about potato size variation)
Perform quick release when done cooking according to manufacturer’s instructions
Let potatoes cool for a few minutes before removing from pot
Serve topped with butter and salt, brown sugar, or as desired

Notes

Store leftover cooked sweet potatoes in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer. Remove the skin before freezing and place the potatoes in an airtight bag with all the air removed.
Reheat potatoes in the microwave or on a warm setting in a toaster oven. Slice the potatoes or mash them down first to reheat more evenly.
Serve topped with shredded meat such as pork or chicken, or black beans and veggies. Simple topping options include shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions, or leftover steamed or sautéed veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, or peppers
Plan for additional time for the Instant Pot to reach required cooking pressure
Guide for Instant Pot cooking time:
- Smaller sweet potatoes (around 4-6 ounces) should be cooked for about 12-15 minutes
- Medium sweet potatoes (6-12 ounces) need around 20-25 mins (this is the recommended size for this method)
- Larger sweet potatoes (12-16 ounces and 8-9” around) should be cooked for about 30 minutes

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