Instant Pot Cubed Sweet Potatoes

For a quick and simple way to cook sweet potatoes, this pressure cooker recipe is the best. Instant Pot Cubed Sweet Potatoes steam perfectly in just 20 minutes. It's the ultimate fall heathy side dish.

Why this Diced Sweet Potato Recipe is Amazing: What results is the most tender chunks of sweet potatoes which are delish on their own with just some butter but they're also the base for so many other great recipes like my Whipped Sweet Potatoes.

It is the best side dish for any Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner.  It is also the ideal side for those on a paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan diet.

It is a great way to get organic ingredients and serve these to toddlers or kids that love sweet potatoes as finger food.  You can also use them in casseroles, curry, soups, salads, and more. Ok, now we cook!

Ingredients

When making this sweet potato recipe in an electric pressure cooker, you only really need two things. You need sweet potatoes and a bit of water so that the Instant Pot can come to pressure and cook.  It really is that easy.   

If you love steaming vegetables like this, try my other Instant Pot recipes such as:

• INSTANT POT STEAMED WHOLE BEETS
• INSTANT POT STEAMED BROCCOLI

How to Pressure Cook Diced Sweet Potatoes

It takes just 5 minutes prep & 20 minutes to pressurize & cook this recipe. So in less than 30 minutes it's ready to eat; great for busy weeknights.

1 - Prep & Cut

Prep the sweet potatoes by washing and peeling them. Next, you will want to cut the sweet potatoes into large dice. 

Be sure to make sure they are the same size, 1-inch cubes is best. This ensures they cook all with the same amount of time in the Instant Pot.

2 - Pressure Cook

Begin by preparing the Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. I am using an 8-quart Instant Pot. Ensure the gasket is in the lid and the insert is inside of your Instant Pot. 

Now add 1 cup of water to the insert of the Instant Pot / electric pressure cooker. Place your vegetable steamer basket in too. I use an inexpensive collapsible stainless steel steamer basket that works great in regular pots and in electric pressure cookers. 

TIP: The best way to cook cubed sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker is to steam them.  This way they retain as much as their nutrients when steamed vs boiled.  In addition, steaming diced sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot, retain their shape and do not fall apart or get mushy. 

Add the cubes to the steamer insert. Now it is time to set it and forget it while you relax or make your main dish.

How Long to Steam Cubed Sweet Potatoes

To cook these in the Instant Pot, close the lid and make sure it is sealed.  Ensure the valve is closed and set so it will pressurize.

Select MANUAL on the Instant Pot and then set for 10 minutes.  The Instant Pot will take about 5 minutes to come to pressure beforehand and then start cooking and counting down. 

Once the 10 minutes cooking time is up, release the pressure manually.  Be careful, steam will be hot. 

Lift out the steamer basket carefully. They should be fluffy, sweet, creamy, and soft but not falling apart. 

Serving Suggestions

Spoon out the cubed sweet potatoes into a serving bowl or on individual plates. Season with salt and pepper or add butter to enjoy.  

We enjoy this when we are craving a comfort food meal like roast beef & fresh baked dutch oven bread.

What to Serve with Cubed Sweet Potatoes : This is a great winter or fall side dish when they are in season. Besides as an accompaniment with a 20 pound roasted turkey or ham with pineapple glaze, here are some other recipes that pair well with this recipe:

• FRIED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDERS
• CAST IRON CHICKEN BREAST
• AIR FRYER PORK CHOPS, NO BREADING
• SMOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Storing & Reheating

This is a great meal planning & make-ahead side dish. It is because they store and freeze very well. Store cooked sweet potatoes in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

To freeze them, seal sweet potatoes in an air-tight ziplock bag and press to remove all the air from it. Then place in the freezer to store for up to 2 months. 

To defrost frozen sweet potatoes, place them in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Once thawed, they can be microwaved to reheat and enjoy. 

More Sweet Potato Recipes

Here are similar recipes that you will love too:

• AIR FRYER BAKED SWEET POTATOES
• DEEP-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES
• CANDIED SWEET POTATO & MARSHMALLOW CASSEROLE