Learn how to microwave a sweet potato (or two) in minutes.
It’s really the best way.
To learn how to microwave a sweet potato, read on.
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Instructions
How Do I Know When a Sweet Potato Is Cooked Through?
Alternatively, you could also use a knife to cut into the sweet potato.
If the potato gives a little and feels soft to the touch, its ready to eat.
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How to Serve a Microwaved Sweet Potato
There are endless ways to serve a microwaved sweet potato.
The best way to store a cooked sweet potato is to allow it to cool completely first.
Once cooled, transfer the sweet potato to an airtight food storage container and place it in the refrigerator.
When stored this way, cooked sweet potatoes will stay fresh for four to five days.
Enjoy these microwave-friendly sweet potato side dishes in under 10 minutes.
These are all different ways of describing this simple microwave process.
Yes, you could microwave a sweet potato that has been cut up into smaller pieces.
For the best results, cut the potato into similarly sized pieces, such as one-inch cubes.
Cook on high for approximately 3 minutes, then check for doneness using a fork.
Youll know the potato pieces are done when the fork pierces them easily.
Yes, you’re able to overcook a sweet potato in the microwave.
Youll know your sweet potato is overcooked if the outside is dry and the inside is soggy.
Pricking your sweet potato all over with a knife or fork before microwaving it is an essential step.
