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Four baked Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes on a white rectangular plate, each topped with butter and black pepper. Forks, a stick of butter, salt and pepper shakers, and an Instant Pot sit nearby on the table.
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5 from 2 votes

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $3.62, $0.60 per Serving

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 6 medium sweet potatoes. Pat them dry and pierce each sweet potato 6 to 8 times with a fork in various spots.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sea salt over the sweet potatoes and rub to coat evenly.
  • Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and pour 1 cup water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Arrange the 6 sweet potatoes on top of the trivet.
  • Seal the Instant Pot and cook on High Pressure for 17 to 20 minutes for medium sweet potatoes, followed by a full natural pressure release (approximately 10 minutes).
  • Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the Instant Pot and place them on a serving platter.
  • Top the sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Serve warm and 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.
Sweet Potato Topping Ideas
  • 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: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1334mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32239IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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