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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

The most amazing Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes every time, with soft and tender insides. This is the perfect side dish for every single meal, and they are absolutely delicious in the Instant Pot.

While I love a great Air Fryer Sweet Potato, sometimes my air fryer is busy with the main meal, whether it be a great air fryer steak or a delicious pork chop sandwich. So, I often make the sides in my Instant Pot. I have made amazing Mashed Potatoes and some delicious Fried Rice, all in my Instant Pot.

Today, I am giving you my foolproof recipe for Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.

Why Cook Sweet Potatoes In An Instant Pot?

The real reason is they are so easy, and they come out perfectly every time. But if you are looking for another great reason. Is that you do not have to do anything. You can easily set the time and forget about them. This allows you to work on your main course if you are having one.

Simple, easy and delicous!

How to cook sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot

With just a few steps you can have one of the best Sweet Potatoes you have ever had, all with the help of the Instant Pot.

  1. Start by cleaning the sweet potato, with a potato brush.
  2. Use a fork and prick the potato a few times with the tines.
  3. Add One Cup of Water into the Instant Pot bowl, and then place your trivet into the pot.
  4. Place your potatoes onto the trivet.
  5. Add the lid on the Instant Pot and place the valve to ‘sealing’.
  6. Set manual high pressure for 15 minutes for small, medium 30 minutes, and a large 60 minutes.
  7. Do a natural release until L10 and then do a quick release.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe

Can I cook regular potatoes using these cook times? 

No, if you want to pressure cook regular potatoes, use this recipe. Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes cook and pressure cook at different times.

Can I stack the sweet potatoes or do they need to be in a single layer?

For best results, you should do a single layer. Otherwise, the sweet potatoes may not cook evenly.

Is it better to use the steam or the manual setting to cook sweet potatoes?

Depending on your Instant Pot, you may or may not have a steam button. If you have one, use it. There will be no difference in cooking time or results.

SOME OTHER GREAT INSTANT POT RECIPES–

Instant Pot Queso

INSTANT POT QUESO

Instant Pot Potato Soup

EASY INSTANT POT POTATO SOUP

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING THIS RECIPE-

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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

  • Author: ForkToSpoon.com
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Total Time: 70
  • Yield: 2–4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Side Sish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
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The most amazing Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes every time, with soft and tender insides. This is the perfect side dish for every single meal, and they are absolutely delicious in the Instant Pot.


Ingredients

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  • 2–4 Sweet potatoes

Instructions

  1. Start by cleaning the sweet potato, with a potato brush.
  2. Use a fork and prick the potato a few times with the tines.
  3. Add One Cup of Water into the Instant Pot bowl, and then place your trivet into the pot.
  4. Place your potatoes onto the trivet.
  5. Add the lid on the Instant Pot and place the valve to ‘sealing’.
  6. Set manual high pressure for 15 minutes for small, medium 30 minutes, and a large 60 minutes.
  7. Do a natural release until L10 and then do a quick release.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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