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Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes come out perfectly soft, tender and fluffy every single time! Easy to make, great for meal prepping and doesn’t take up valuable room in the oven.

With the holidays fast approaching everyone is thinking about sweet potatoes and pumpkins, am I right? These vegetables seem to be a staple at family Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

But after you see how easy they are to make and the recipes you can use Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes in, this will become a weeknight go-to.

sweet potato sliced open after cooking in the instant pot topped with butter and pecans with text overlay

One thing about the holidays, birthdays, and other occasions that draw big crowds is the shortage of room on the stovetop and in the oven. It’s a pain trying to juggle all the dishes with a hungry family breathing down your neck.

So I decided to experiment with sweet potatoes and the Instant Pot. Verdict: I will never make these on the stove again! It was so easy to just throw them in and go. No mess to clean up and I must say I like them much better cooked this way.

These are also perfect for meal prepping. Using our savory ideas below, you could easily make a full meal using sweet potatoes.

We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and a printable recipe card.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes

Water

Sweet Potatoes

Well, that was easy enough! These are the ONLY ingredients you need to make them. But we recommend jazzing them up with sweet or savory toppings to take them to the next level.

Sweet Topping/Serving Options

Butter
Maple syrup
Whipped cinnamon butter
Whipped butter
Marshmallows
Chopped pecans

top view of sweet potatoes sitting inside of an Instant Pot

Savory Baked Sweet Potato Ideas

Have you ever heard of a spud? Many people use the term spud when talking about loading up a potato for dinner.

For example:

Broccoli and Cheese Spud – This is steamed broccoli and melted cheese loaded into the potato. Talk about comfort food!

Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes – Another great dish for meal prepping that’s really easy. Simply prepare your buffalo chicken, use the Instant Pot to bake your sweet potatoes, then top with some extra ranch and you have an easy meal!

Other Ideas for Savory Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes:

BBQ Chicken
Pulled Pork
Taco Meat
Chili
Bolognese
Cajun Sausage
Peppers and Veggies

Can You Make Mashed Sweet Potatoes in the Instant Pot?

Yes! Simply follow the instructions and rather than eating them whole, you’ll scrape the potato out of the peel and mash it up. Add your favorite toppings or turn it into a Sweet Potato Casserole.

Baked sweet potatoes after cooking next to butter on a white plate

Can You Stack the Potatoes or Do They Have To Be in a Single Layer?

Yes, you can stack potatoes. Just make sure you don’t go over the max fill line.

Tips for Making and Storing

Try to buy sweet potatoes similar in size so they cook evenly.
Store cooked potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Don’t vent your Instant Pot too close to your kitchen cabinets – the hot steam could damage the finish.

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close up of a baked sweet potato made in the instant pot topped with butter with text overlay

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