This Microwave Sweet Potato is the easiest way to enjoy a warm, fluffy sweet potato in minutes! Perfectly tender on the inside with zero oven time, it’s a quick, healthy side or base for both sweet and savory toppings. Simple, convenient, and ideal for busy days when you need comfort food fast.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato 8–10 oz / 225–285 g
- 1 –2 teaspoons olive oil or butter optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional
- Optional Toppings choose any:
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar or honey
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
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Wash and scrub the sweet potato well under running water. Pat dry.
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Pierce the skin 4–6 times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
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Place the sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate.
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Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
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Carefully flip the potato and microwave for 2–4 more minutes, until fork-tender.
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Let rest for 1 minute, then slice open lengthwise.
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Add butter or olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and finish with your favorite toppings.