Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave
These Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave are soft, fluffy, and ready in minutes, making them a quick and easy side dish or snack with simple seasoning and your favorite toppings.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- Olive oil as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for serving
Instructions
Clean the sweet potatoes.
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry.
Pierce the potatoes.
- Using the tines of a fork, poke holes over the surface of each sweet potato.
Coat with oil.
- Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes and rub it evenly over the skin.
Season the exterior.
- Sprinkle the outside of the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
Begin microwaving.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the microwave and cook for 5 minutes.
Continue cooking as needed.
- Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals until the sweet potatoes reach your desired level of doneness. They should be soft enough for a fork to slide in easily.
Serve.
- Carefully slice open the sweet potatoes and garnish with butter or any preferred toppings before serving.
Notes
This recipe for Sweet Potatoes in the Microwave is naturally gluten free as written. If you plan to add toppings, such as flavored butter, sauces, or seasoning blends, confirm that those ingredients are certified gluten free or free from hidden gluten-containing additives if needed for strict dietary requirements.