• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Instant Pot
  • Indian
  • Air Fryer
  • Shop

yellowthyme logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Indian Recipes
  • Appetizers
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Indian Recipes
  • Appetizers
×
Home » Instant Pot Recipes

Published: Oct 17, 2019 · Modified: May 1, 2025 by chhavi

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Butter,Garlic and parsley.

These are heaven! Just pure buttery, garlicky heaven! I can eat these everyday- for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

This recipe makes you feel so lucky, just to be able to scoop that creamy mashed sweet potato with a tiny bit of melted butter, ah, just PERRRFECT!

This recipe has a permanent spot on my thanksgiving and Christmas dinner! SCRATCH THAT- any dinner actually!

Okay let me explain now!

What do you need for Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients for Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes
Butter
Garlic Cloves
Milk
Water
Salt
Parsley(Or any other herb you have)

Equipment

  1. Pressure Cooker.I use the instant pot.
  2. Basket or a trivet for the sweet potatoes.
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a green bowl with butter and parsley

How to make Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potato

Step 1: Place the Peeled and Sliced Sweet potatoes and Garlic Cloves in the steaming basket.Pour 1 cup of water in the pot.Pressure Cook on HIGH for for 20 minutes.If you dice the sweet potatoes smaller, you can get away with 15 minutes.

Step 2: Discard the water.Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl.I used the inner pot of my 3 qts instant pot.When it's still hot, add butter,1 tablespoon milk, fresh herb and salt.Mash it into your desired consistency. Add more milk if needed.

Step 3: Scoop the mashed potatoes to a bowl.Swirl around with the spoon to create a pattern.Add butter just before serving.

Tips on Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Herbs- Use whatever herb you have at hand.Parsley and thyme work very well.

Make ahead mashed sweet potatoes instant pot- Make the mashed potatoes ahead of the actual dinner.Plate it in a microwave safe bowl.Swirl to create a pattern,Cover and refrigerate.Take it out before serving.Do a quick microwave,Top with butter and some leftover herbs,Serve

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a green bowl with butter and parsley

Flavours and toppings Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Bacon - You can top the sweet potatoes with cooked bacon for some extra oomph!

Burnt Butter & Sage- Melt the butter in a pan, let it bubble, lower the heat to minimum.Add Sage and let it infuse and brown for 10 minutes.Top the sweet potatoes with the sage butter.

Sour Cream- Switch the whole milk with Sour Cream for a creamier feel.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes in a green bowl with butter and parsley

How to serve Mashed Sweet Potatoes

You can serve these along with some Roast Chicken or Glazed Ham.You can also serve them with some gravy.

Other recipes like Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes
Air Fried Curried Cauliflower
Baked Hasselback Potatoes
Sweet Potato Soup

Tried it? I’d love to know! Tag me or drop a comment below — your feedback totally makes my day.

Mention #yellowthyme or tag @yellowthyme on Instagram or follow me on Pinterest.


Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic, butter and parsley
4.17 from 6 votes
Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Print Recipe
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Chhavi

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients 

  • 1 lbs Sweet Potatoes Peeled and Sliced
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 3 tablespoon Warm Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Parsley
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • pat of butter to garnish

Instructions

  • Place the sweet potato roundels and garlic in the steamer basket*.Put the basket in the instant pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water and close the lid.
  • Select PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for 20 minutes.Set the valve to SEALED.
  • Quick Release and open the instant pot.Check with a fork before taking it out.If needed pressure cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the steamer basket* from the instant pot.Discard the water.
  • Add butter, parsley and salt.Mash the hot sweet potatoes & Garlic to your desired consistency.Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.Add more milk if needed.
  • Spoon it in a bowl.Swirl the spoon around to create a design. Add more butter on the top as garnish

Notes

You can use a steamer basket or use the steamer rack that comes with the instant pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 2.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

More Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant Pot Kheer - Traditional Indian Rice Pudding made in less than 30 minutes.Super Quick and hands off method of making the Best Indian Kheer ever! #instantpot #kheer #instantpotricepudding #ricerecipe #pressurecooker #easykheer
    Instant Pot Kheer - Indian Rice Pudding
  • Instant Pot Peas Pulao
  • Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
  • Slow-cooked Instant Pot dal makhani

Reader Interactions

4.17 from 6 votes (6 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Chhavi! Thank you for visiting Yellowthyme!Here you will find a collection of easy & delicious recipes made with fresh, simple ingredients.

More about me →

Indian Recipes

  • Instant Pot Toor Dal|Indian Split Pigeon Pea Recipe
  • Desi Charcuterie Board
  • Homemade Mango Lassi- mango smoothie
  • Authentic Goan Chicken Vindaloo Recipe
  • Shami Kebab
  • Air fryer Tandoori Chicken

Indian Side Recipes

  • Instant Ragi Dosa recipe - Finger millet Crepe without Dairy or Wheat.
    Instant Ragi Dosa Recipe
  • Ragi Dosa & Idli Batter
  • Appam /Hoppers -Kerala Rice Pancakes
  • Butter Garlic Naan - Indian Flat Bread
  • Homemade Bhatura with Yeast & Yogurt
  • Cheese Paratha

Dips & Appetizers

  • Chaat Dip - Indian Party Dip
  • My Famous 5 minute Yogurt Dip
  • Crazy feta- Spicy Jalapeno Feta Dip
  • Hot Honey Chicken Wings

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • All About me
  • Privacy Policy

Recipes

Instant Pot Recipes

Desserts & Cakes

Appetisers

Indian Food

Millets and More

Salads

Contact

  • Get in Touch
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.