Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Recipes

INSTANT POT® CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag until evenly coated.
• Place coated sweet potatoes in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, and margarine. Pour in water and stir. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

INSTANT POT® MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine sweet potatoes, coconut milk, vegetable broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove pot insert and place on a trivet.
• Mash sweet potatoes with butter in the pot insert using a potato masher and season with salt and pepper to taste.

INSTANT POT MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Turn a 6-quart Instant Pot® to the normal saute setting. When the pot is hot, add the pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and slightly darkened in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a bowl and reserve.
• Add the butter and cook, stirring, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon salt and a large pinch of pepper. Add the sweet potato pieces and stir to combine. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes for a rustic mash or use an immersion blender for smoother mashed potatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
• Scoop the sweet potato mash into a large baking dish and use a large spoon to smooth it out into a single layer. If desired, scoop tablespoons of marshmallow creme onto the potatoes and allow to melt for 1 to 2 minutes, then use a butter knife to create a swirl effect. Top with the pecans.

INSTANT POT® SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add water to the pot. Place sweet potatoes onto the rack. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure function and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove sweet potatoes and steam rack. Drain water and return sweet potatoes to the pot.
• Add butter, raspberry-chipotle sauce, cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the pot with the sweet potatoes. Mash using a potato masher or stick blender.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pecans, chipotle powder, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 minutes. Serve on top of sweet potatoes.

INSTANT POT® ROASTED MELTING SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Add sweet potato rounds in a single layer and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 4 minutes more. Pour vegetable broth over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Close and lock lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.