Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Small–Medium Sweet Potato
Optional Toppings
- ½ tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- Pinch of Flaky Salt or Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potato: Wash the sweet potato thoroughly and pierce it all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Wrap with Paper Towel: Wet a paper towel, wring out excess water, and wrap it around the sweet potato to keep moisture during microwaving.
- Microwave First Side: Place the wrapped potato on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Turn the potato over and microwave on high for another 2 minutes.
- Check for Doneness: Test the potato by gently pressing or poking. If it still feels firm, microwave in additional 30-second increments until tender.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Carefully split open the cooked sweet potato and add optional toppings such as salted butter, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of flaky or kosher salt to taste.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the sweet potato and microwave wattage.
- Using a damp paper towel helps keep the sweet potato moist while cooking.
- Be careful when removing from the microwave as it will be hot.
- For a dairy-free option, omit butter or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Additional toppings like cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
