Instant Pot
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Description
I am either on the cusp of a great discovery or the last to know, because Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are officially the best, most convenient way to steam a sweet potato I’ve encountered.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes that are all roughly the same size
- 1 cup cool water increase to 1 1/2 cups if using the 8-quart Instant Pot
- For serving: a sprinkle of salt and pepper butter, and any other toppings of choice
Directions
- Scrub the sweet potatoes (no need to peel) and pierce a few times with a fork.
- Place the stainless steel trivet that came with your Instant Pot into the Instant Pot with the handles up. Arrange the sweet potatoes on top, and pour in the water.
- Close and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH (manual) pressure for 12 minutes (for small, 6 to 8 ounce sweet potatoes), 17 minutes for medium sweet potatoes (8 to 12 ounces), or 25 minutes (for large sweet potatoes that are 12 ounces or more).
- Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully vent to release any remaining pressure, then open the lid.
- Carefully remove the sweet potatoes with tongs. Make a slit across the top to open (fluff up the insides with a fork) or cut in half. Serve immediately with toppings of choice.
