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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Quick and easy instant pot sweet potatoes recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. These baked sweet potatoes are soft, tender and a delicious side dish, especially for the holiday season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked sweet potatoes, instant pot side dish
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 5 Sweet potatoes Medium size, Washed and scrubbed clean, Patted dry, Skin on

Instructions

  • Pour water in instant pot.
  • Place steamer basket in the bottom of the pressure cooker.
  • Place sweet potatoes in the basket.
  • Put the lid on and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
  • Select “Manual” mode and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • When the cook time is over, allow pressure to release naturally.
  • Remove lid and then, remove sweet potatoes.
  • Cut in half and enjoy with toppings of your choice.

Notes

  • If your sweet potatoes are not fully cooked, put the lid on, seal and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg