instant pot sweet potatoes

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

Learn how to make perfectly tender sweet potatoes in an Instant Pot. The key to making them just right is using the correct pressure time for the size and shape of the sweet potatoes.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients For instant pot sweet potatoes

  • 4
    sweet potatoes of uniform size
  • 1 c
    cool water
  • TOPPINGS
  • butter
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped nuts
  • brown sugar

How To Make instant pot sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Insert the rivet into a 6-quart or larger Instant Pot and add the water.
  • 2
    Wash the potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with the tines of a fork.
  • 3
    Place the potatoes on the rivet. Seal the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high pressure for the correct time for your size potatoes.
  • 4
    - Small potatoes (2 inches or less): cook for 13 minutes - Medium potatoes (2-3 inches) cook for 18 minutes - Large potatoes (3 inches or more) cook for 25 minutes
  • 5
    Let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before pressing the quick-release button and removing the lid.

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