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Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes (No Foil)

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are a versatile, healthy addition to almost any meal - and a delicious base to load with toppings! This foil-free method cooks the potatoes to the perfect texture and allows you to stay hands-free. With a warm and spicy seasoning rub, transform a slow cooker potato to a sweet and savory side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 259kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Scrub sweet potatoes clean and pierce several times on each side with a fork
  • Give each potato a very light coating of olive oil, and use your hand to rub evenly on each potato
  • Mix salt and spices together and coat each potato evenly with the mixture
  • Add water to bottom of slow cooker
  • Place potatoes in a single layer in slow cooker
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until fork-tender (larger potatoes will take longer to cook)

Notes

  • Store whole or sliced sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm, in a 350 ℉ oven for 10-15 minutes, or in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for about 5 minutes to toast the skin.
  • Use a standard 6-quart slow cooker to cook between 1 to 6 sweet potatoes at a time.
  • Poke small holes in the potatoes before cooking to allow steam to release and promote even cooking.
  • Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the slow cooker to prevent oil and spices from burning.
  • Larger sweet potatoes may need up to an extra hour to cook, while smaller ones may cook sooner.
  • Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain heat and ensure even cooking.
  • Once cooked, potatoes can stay on the warm setting for up to 2 hours.
  • Sweet potatoes are cooked when a fork easily pierces through the thickest part.
  • Season before cooking or keep plain for flexibility.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 3619mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32143IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg