Moist Baked Sweet Potatoes Made Easily in the Microwave
A Recipe for Making Delicious Baked Sweet Potatoes at Home
Today’s recipe is an incredibly simple method to enjoy moist and sweet baked sweet potatoes at home using just a microwave, without needing an oven or charcoal. By cooking the whole sweet potato with its skin on, we preserve its natural flavor and add a subtle smoky essence for an even more special treat. These baked sweet potatoes are perfect as a snack or a satisfying meal replacement. Shall we start making them right away?
Basic Ingredients- 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 potatoes (optional, if cooking alongside sweet potatoes)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To begin making delicious baked sweet potatoes, first, select 3 fresh and firm sweet potatoes. If you also enjoy potatoes, you can cook them alongside the sweet potatoes. Add 2 potatoes to your preparation.
Step 2
It’s crucial to wash the prepared sweet potatoes and potatoes thoroughly. Rinse them under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Since we’ll be cooking them with the skin on, wash them meticulously.
Step 3
After washing, pat the sweet potatoes dry. Then, wrap each sweet potato tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Wrapping them helps retain moisture, ensuring they cook up extra moist.
Step 4
To add more moisture and a hint of smoky flavor, wrap the plastic-wrapped sweet potatoes again with a layer of newspaper. The newspaper will absorb some moisture, helping to make the sweet potatoes even softer.
Step 5
Lightly dampen the newspaper-wrapped sweet potatoes with a little water. Ensuring the newspaper is moist will help prevent the sweet potatoes from drying out during microwave cooking and keep them tender.
Step 6
Now, place the prepared sweet potatoes in the microwave and cook for a total of 12 minutes. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the sweet potatoes and your microwave’s power. Start with 12 minutes and check for doneness.
Step 7
After 12 minutes, carefully open the microwave. You’ll notice that the moisture from the newspaper has mostly disappeared, and the sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked! The steam generated during cooking has made them wonderfully moist.
Step 8
Now, carefully remove the outer newspaper and the inner plastic wrap. The sweet potatoes will be very hot, so be sure to wear oven mitts or use tongs to handle them safely and avoid burns.
Step 9
Once slightly cooled, use a knife to slice the well-baked sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and enjoy. You’ll be able to savor the soft, sweet flavor of these homemade baked sweet potatoes.
Step 10
If you have access to charcoal, grilling them directly over charcoal is also a delightful option. However, when grilling over charcoal, controlling the heat is essential. You need to watch them constantly to prevent burning and achieve delicious results. Leaving them too long will result in nothing but charcoal, so be careful!
Step 11
By using newspaper and plastic wrap as shown, you can easily and conveniently make moist and delicious baked sweet potatoes at home. Eating them with the skin on is also nutritious, making them a waste-free and satisfying treat. Enjoy your delicious meal!
