Steamed Sweet Potatoes
Here’s how to make a steamed sweet potato in just 30 minutes! This easy method makes moist, tender flesh, ideal for topping, stuffing, or using in your favorite sweet potato recipes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4

Ingredients 1
- 2 pounds medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
Method 2
- 01
Place water in a pot* to a level just below the steamer basket (about 1 inch of water). Bring it to a boil.
- 02
Add the steamer basked with whole sweet potatoes. Maintain a steady boil and steam for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the size of the potato, until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then slice in half and top with your favorite toppings (see Stuffed Sweet Potatoes ).
Provenance
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