{"id":2051659,"date":"2024-10-09T13:30:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T18:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2051659"},"modified":"2024-10-09T16:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T21:24:20","slug":"instant-pot-sweet-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/instant-pot-sweet-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cooking sweet potatoes in an Instant Pot is a game-changer, especially if you’re short on time but still want a perfectly cooked, fluffy potato. You can cook nearly any vegetable<\/a> in the Instant Pot and for good reason. These pressure-cooked sweet potatoes come out tender every time. Enjoy them plain, with salt and pepper or decadently topped with marshmallows<\/a> or sour cream. Whether using them as a side dish or a meal prep or the base for glazed sweet potatoes<\/a>, this method makes the process a breeze.<\/p>\n Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times. This step helps release steam during cooking and prevents the sweet potatoes from bursting.<\/p>\n Place the metal trivet in the bottom of a 6 quart Instant Pot. <\/span>Pour one cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the pierced sweet potatoes on top of the trivet in a single layer. Seal the lid and set the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Select the manual or pressure cook setting and set the time to 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of your sweet potatoes. Medium-sized sweet potatoes generally take about 15 minutes, while larger ones might need 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to “venting.”<\/p>\n Remove the sweet potatoes from the Instant Pot and let them cool for five minutes. Serve plain or with butter, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Store leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. They\u2019re great for meal prep and can be reheated easily.<\/p>\n You can freeze cooked sweet potatoes by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and foil and placing them in a freezer-safe container. They\u2019ll last up to three months in the freezer.<\/p>\n To reheat, warm them in a 350\u00b0F oven until warmed through or in the microwave for one to two minutes.<\/p>\n Yes, you can cook more than four sweet potatoes in your Instant Pot if it’s not overcrowded. Make sure they aren\u2019t stacked too tightly to ensure even cooking.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to peel the sweet potatoes before cooking. The skin softens during cooking and is easy to remove afterward or you can eat them with the skin on for added nutrients.<\/p>\n For smaller sweet potatoes, reduce the cooking time to about 10 to 12 minutes, as they cook faster than larger ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This Instant Pot sweet potato recipe is for medium-sized potatoes, but you can add five to ten minutes for large potatoes or reduce the time for small potatoes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8024,"featured_media":2095774,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,304328,304338,303966,303887,306848,304347,304268,307739,304073,304233,304350,324623,304313,307758,304150,303883,307614],"categories-v2":[308623,308984,308481,308992,308495,308478,309603,308998,259483,310706,308683,309577,309001,309177,308313,310719,309434,308476,310591],"coauthors":[343402],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Boiled Sweet 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the sweet potatoes<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Pressure cook the potatoes<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Release the pressure<\/h3>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 4: Serve<\/h3>\n
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Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Sweet Potato Instant Pot Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze sweet potatoes?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat sweet potatoes?<\/h3>\n
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can I cook more than four sweet potatoes at a time?<\/h3>\n
Do I need to peel the sweet potatoes?<\/h3>\n
How long should I cook small sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot?<\/h3>\n