Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Make Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes for a soft, fluffy, and perfectly cooked every time side dish recipe! This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for the holidays or to serve for a quick weeknight dinner side and ready in 25 minutes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Sea Salt
- Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes. Dry and stab 6-8 times per sweet potato with a fork in various spots throughout the sweet potato.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and season with the sea salt.
- Place the trivet in the instant pot and place the water in the instant pot.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the instant pot on top of the trivet.
- Seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 15-22 minutes with a full natural release (usually takes around 10 minutes for the full natural release).
- The cook time will depend on the size of the sweet potatoes. If you have smaller sweet potatoes cook for 15-17 minutes, medium size potatoes cook for 17-20 and larger potatoes cook for 2-22 minutes. Use a full natural release regardless of the size of the potatoes.
- Serve topped with the butter, salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Cook Same Size - This ensures even cooking.
- Sweet Peel - Leaving the skin on helps retain moisture and nutrients.
- Test Doneness - A fork should slide in easily when fully cooked.
- Meal Prep Tip - Cook a big batch and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Add pulled pork, black beans, or chili for a hearty meal.
- Sweet Topping - Top with butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Savory Topping - Add sour cream, chives, and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
