How to Microwave a Sweet Potato

microwave sweet potato cut open on a plate with melted butter

5 from 8 votes

Learn how to microwave a sweet potato that is perfectly cooked in minutes with this easy microwaved sweet potato recipe. It's the easiest way to make this easy side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $5

Equipment

microwave oven

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato

Instructions

Wash the sweet potato under cold running water, using a kitchen brush to scrub well
Pat dry with a paper towel. Place on cutting board or flat surface, and poke a bunch of holes on all sides of the sweet potato with a fork
Place sweet potato on microwave safe plate
Microwave for 5 minutes. Use an oven mitt or tongs to turn over and microwave for additional 1 to 2 minutes or until potato can be pierced easily through with a knife and is soft on all sides
Remove, and cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for a minute or 2 before eating

Notes

Microwave 2 medium sweet potatoes for 5 minutes. Turn over, and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until fully cooked.

2 Large sweet potatoes take about 15 minutes to fully cook.

3 Medium sweet potatoes take about 10 to 12 minutes.

3 Large sweet potatoes take about 20 minutes to fully cook.

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