Boiled Sweet Potatoes

These naturally sweet Boiled Sweet Potatoes are a tasty and healthy side dish! You’ll love the perfect soft texture of sweet potatoes when you boil them.

Healthy Boiled Sweet Potatoes

Boiling sweet potatoes unlocks the inherent sweetness and creamy texture of these veggies, showcasing their natural flavors without the need for excessive ingredients. Boiling sweet potatoes is a traditional, time-honored technique that results in tender, succulent, and nutritious root vegetables, making them an essential addition to any balanced diet.

Whether enjoyed as a standalone side dish, mashed into a velvety puree, or incorporated into diverse recipes ranging from soups to casseroles, boiled sweet potatoes offer a comforting and satisfying side dish. While naturally sweet, you can boost the flavor of the cooked potatoes by sprinkling them with butter, cinnamon, honey, or salt & pepper.

Looking for more easy vegetable side dish recipes? Check out Instant Pot Frozen Vegetables, Rainbow Vegetables Recipe (Easy Healthy Oven Roasted Veggies!), or Sautéed Radishes.

How To Make Boiled Sweet Potatoes

Place a large pot of water on the stovetop. Add potatoes and turn the heat to high.

Once the water is boiling, turn the heat down to simmer. The water should stay boiling, but not a hard boil.

Cover the pot if you would like, and let the potatoes boil for about 30 minutes. Cooking time can depend on the size of the potatoes. Once time is up, pierce a couple of potatoes to check for tenderness.

If the potatoes are done to your liking, turn off the heat and drain the water.

Slice the potatoes in half, lengthwise, and top with seasonings or serve as is!

Cooking Tips

• No need to peel the potatoes as the peel is edible
• Sweet potatoes can be cooked whole or in pieces. Boiling whole potatoes does take longer to cook. However, it can be difficult to slice uncooked potatoes
• While the potatoes are boiling, you can cover the pot to make them cook faster, just be sure to place it on loosely so some steam can escape
• You can also check doneness by using an internal cooking thermometer. The potatoes should be at least 210 degrees in the center if they are fully cooked

Do You Boil Sweet Potatoes With The Skin On Or Off?

Either way! The peel is edible, so it’s totally up to your preference. If you don’t fully peel them, be sure to at least remove any brown spots before cooking.

What To Serve With Boiled Sweet Potatoes

These hearty potatoes would be perfect alongside a big main course for hosting. Try our Baked Chicken Leg Quarters, Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breast, or Instant Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast Recipe.

Or try topping these healthy and tasty boiled sweet potatoes with sautéed veggies like Sautéed Frozen Vegetables, Sautéed Arugula, or Sautéed Leeks.

More Easy Recipes Featuring Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Apples In Air Fryer

Air Fryer Diced Sweet Potatoes

Cubed Sweet Potatoes In The Instant Pot

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes In The Air Fryer

See Also:

• Frozen Shrimp In The Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Italian Sausage
• Roasted Cornish Hens In The Air Fryer