Microwave baked sweet potatoes are a fast and easy way to make a healthy and delicious vegetable side dish for any main course! Sweet potatoes are extremely versatile, you can serve them sweet, savory, or plain with a slice of butter! By microwaving sweet potatoes, you will save so much time in the kitchen and won’t have to turn the oven on!

Easy Microwave Sweet Potato

Microwave sweet potatoes are great when you are in a hurry and need to make a quick tasty side dish for any meal. In only 6 minutes, you will have a tender and fluffy potato that tastes just as good as one baked in the oven!

These sweet potatoes are prepared by simply washing and drying them, then piercing a few sections before microwaving! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy the extra time you saved in the kitchen with your family!

🥘 Microwave Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

A microwaved sweet potato is pretty straightforward and simple. You can get creative with the toppings if you want to dress it up to be sweet or savory depending on the main course!

  • Sweet Potato - 1 medium sweet potato.Butter - 1 tablespoon of butter (optional).

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🍠 Baked Sweet Potato Topping Ideas

Here are a few ideas for baked sweet potato toppings! From sweet to savory, these tried and true toppings are totally delicious!

  • Brown Sugar- A delicious and simple topping to add that extra sweet caramel flavor! Mix in some cinnamon for an extra tasty treat!Guacamole- A great topping to make sweet potatoes Tex-Mex style!Buffalo Chicken- A spicy chicken topping mixed with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce and ranch!Chili- Make your favorite chili or try mine as a filling meal! Mini Marshmallows- Use mini marshmallows for gooey deliciousness or you can use jarred marshmallow fluff!

🔪 How To Make Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes

The key is to ensure that you pierce several spots in the potato to release steam before microwaving. You will only need a chef’s knife and microwave for this easy recipe!

There will only be 1 serving, but you can easily duplicate to make enough for the whole family!

  • Prep. To prepare your 1 medium sweet potato, make sure to wash it and dry it thoroughly. Then, use a fork to pierce several places on the potato.Microwave. Place your sweet potato on a paper towel-lined plate and put it in the microwave. Heat it on high for 3 minutes, then rotate it to the other side and heat for another 2 minutes (*see note).Rest. Carefully remove the sweet potato from the microwave (it will be hot!) Allow it to rest for 2 minutes.Slice and serve with butter. Slice down the middle and serve with a pat of butter, if desired.

Sweet potatoes can be a delicious light lunch or a great snack on their own. If you are looking for a balanced meal to make for the family, try serving microwave sweet potatoes with pan-seared salmon, and roasted vegetable medley! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • Large sweet potatoes will take longer to cook until tender, add cooking time in 1-minute increments until the sweet potato softens.You’ll know your sweet potato is ready when you can easily pierce it with a fork!You can add any of your favorite toppings to your sweet potato (or just enjoy it plain!) For a savory sweet potato, I enjoy adding salt, pepper, and butter. For a sweeter side, I like to add brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey butter!

🥡 Storing & Reheating

If you have any, place your leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Reheating Microwave Sweet Potatoes

Heat your leftover sweet potatoes on medium power in the microwave, you can also make your leftovers into some tasty mashed sweet potatoes!

Do I Need To Peel My Sweet Potatoes? No! The skin keeps the sweet potato moist when cooking, it is also edible and has some of the potato’s nutrients. Why Do You Pierce Potato Skin With A Fork Before Cooking? When you pierce a potato skin, it allows steam to release and will stop them from exploding! What Do You Eat With Sweet Potatoes? Pork, chicken, beef, fish, turkey, and vegetables all pair well with sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes would be delicious with Traeger smoked turkey, glazed honey ham, or blackened Mahi Mahi.

😋 Best Microwave Recipes

  • Microwave Carrots- The easiest and most delicious steam carrot side dish that is ready in minutes!Microwave Omelet- This tasty and protein-packed breakfast meal is perfect for busy and on-the-go mornings!Microwave Scrambled Eggs- A light and fluffy scrambled egg bowl that is packed with flavor!Microwave Baked Potato- A quick and simple vegetable side dish that pairs well with just about anything! Microwave Mac & Cheese- Skip using the stove top next time you are wanting a cheesy side with this microwave mac & cheese recipe!Microwave Bacon- Perfectly crisp bacon without any splattering grease or huge mess!

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Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes

Microwave baked sweet potatoes are a fast and easy way to make a healthy and delicious vegetable side dish for any main course! Sweet potatoes are extremely versatile, you can serve them sweet, savory, or plain with a slice of butter! By microwaving sweet potatoes, you will save so much time in the kitchen and won’t have to turn the oven on!

Author | Angela

Servings: 1 serving Calories: 295kcal Prep 1 minute Cooking 5 minutes Total Time 6 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 medium sweet potato▢ 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

InstructionsTo prepare your sweet potato, make sure to wash it and dry it thoroughly. Then, use a fork to pierce several places on the potato.1 medium sweet potatoPlace your sweet potato on a paper towel-lined plate and put it in the microwave. Heat it on high for 3 minutes, then rotate it to the other side and heat for another 2 minutes (*see note). Carefully remove the sweet potato from the microwave (it will be hot!) Allow it to rest for 2 minutes.Slice down the middle and serve with a pat of butter, if desired.1 tablespoon butter Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeMicrowave Notes Large sweet potatoes will take longer to cook until tender, add cooking time in 1 minute increments until the sweet potato softens. You’ll know your sweet potato is ready when you can easily pierce it with a fork! You can add any of your favorite toppings to your sweet potato (or just enjoy it plain!) For a savory sweet potato, I enjoy adding salt, pepper, and butter. For a sweeter side, I like to add brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey butter! To store: If you have any, place your leftovers into a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.  To reheat: Heat your leftover sweet potatoes on medium power in the microwave, you can also make your leftovers into some tasty mashed sweet potatoes!

NutritionServing: 1potato | Calories: 295kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 214mg (9%) | Potassium: 765mg (22%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 32412IU (648%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 71mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Baked Sweet Potatoes, how to bake sweet potatoes, how to microwave sweet potatoes, microwave baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato dinner sides, sweet potato easy side dish, sweet potato recipes Course Side DishCuisine American

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No! The skin keeps the sweet potato moist when cooking, it is also edible and has some of the potato’s nutrients.

Why Do You Pierce Potato Skin With A Fork Before Cooking? When you pierce a potato skin, it allows steam to release and will stop them from exploding!

What Do You Eat With Sweet Potatoes? Pork, chicken, beef, fish, turkey, and vegetables all pair well with sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes would be delicious with Traeger smoked turkey, glazed honey ham, or blackened Mahi Mahi.

When you pierce a potato skin, it allows steam to release and will stop them from exploding!

Pork, chicken, beef, fish, turkey, and vegetables all pair well with sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes would be delicious with Traeger smoked turkey, glazed honey ham, or blackened Mahi Mahi.

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes

Author | Angela

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 295kcal

Prep 1 minute

Cooking 5 minutes

Total Time 6 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 medium sweet potato▢ 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

InstructionsTo prepare your sweet potato, make sure to wash it and dry it thoroughly. Then, use a fork to pierce several places on the potato.1 medium sweet potatoPlace your sweet potato on a paper towel-lined plate and put it in the microwave. Heat it on high for 3 minutes, then rotate it to the other side and heat for another 2 minutes (*see note). Carefully remove the sweet potato from the microwave (it will be hot!) Allow it to rest for 2 minutes.Slice down the middle and serve with a pat of butter, if desired.1 tablespoon butter

Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeMicrowave

Notes Large sweet potatoes will take longer to cook until tender, add cooking time in 1 minute increments until the sweet potato softens. You’ll know your sweet potato is ready when you can easily pierce it with a fork! You can add any of your favorite toppings to your sweet potato (or just enjoy it plain!) For a savory sweet potato, I enjoy adding salt, pepper, and butter. For a sweeter side, I like to add brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey butter! To store: If you have any, place your leftovers into a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.  To reheat: Heat your leftover sweet potatoes on medium power in the microwave, you can also make your leftovers into some tasty mashed sweet potatoes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 295kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 214mg (9%) | Potassium: 765mg (22%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 32412IU (648%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 71mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Course Side DishCuisine American

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