Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes

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These Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish. Thanks to the crockpot, you get perfect creamy, sweet potatoes every time with only a few minutes of prep work. It's a hands-off, foolproof method that you'll love.

For a stress-free holiday, I like finding ways to make side dishes that do not involve a lot of effort or hands-on time. It's times like these that the crockpot really comes in clutch. You can make so many side dishes in one (like my slow cooker cranberry sauce) to free up your time and oven space.

Overhead view of two slow cooker sweet potatoes with butter, sour cream, and chives.

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Why You'll Love This Crockpot Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
How To Make This Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Tips and Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You'll Love This Crockpot Recipe

The sweet potatoes come out ultra creamy, super tender, and extra fluffy in the slow cooker.
It only takes a few minutes to wash and prick the sweet potatoes then the crockpot does the rest! I love how simple it is, so you can make it for weeknight meals as well. Just pop it into the slow cooker before leaving for work and have this side ready once dinner time rolls around.
You technically only need one ingredient: sweet potatoes! It really can't get any easier.

Three slow cooker sweet potatoes with butter and chives on top.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed to make slow cooker sweet potatoes.

sweet potatoes — I use medium sweet potatoes that are about 8 ounces each. Make sure they're similar in size, so they cook evenly.
your favorite toppings — top these sweet potatoes with whatever you like! My go-to toppings are the classics: some butter, chives, sour cream, salt, and pepper. You can't go wrong with these.

How To Make This Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Sweet potatoes pricked with a fork and added to a crockpot.

Wash and scrub clean the sweet potatoes. No need to pat dry. The moisture will help them steam in the slow cooker. Prick all over with a fork or paring knife.
Place the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Place them in a single layer across the bottom. If you have more, you can stack them onto a second layer. Do not go more than 2 layers.

Cooked sweet potatoes in a slow cooker and transferred to a plate.

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours or until potatoes pierce easily with a fork.
Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the slow cooker with tongs. Allow them to cool until cool enough to touch.
Optional: If you would like a crispy exterior, you can place the sweet potatoes in the oven and broil them for a few minutes.

Sweet potatoes on a plate sliced opened and a piece of butter placed on top.

Cut a slit down the middle of the potatoes, then push the two ends together to open them.
Top them with your favorite toppings!

A plate with two slow cooker sweet potatoes with butter and chives on top.

Tips and Notes

Smaller sweet potatoes will take less time (6 hours on low, 3 hours on high). If you have extra large sweet potatoes, you'll need some extra time.
When removing the sweet potatoes from the slow cooker, they will be soft, so you'll have to be gentle.
There's no need to add additional water to the slow cooker, as the sweet potatoes will release water as they cook, so they'll steam from that.
Make sure to give the sweet potatoes a good scrub to remove any dirt.
When you add the sweet potatoes to the crockpot, you can leave some of the moisture from washing them, but they should not be dripping wet.
Do not stack more than 2 layers of sweet potatoes, or they will not cook evenly.
If you want the sweet potatoes to be on the sweeter side, drizzle a little bit of honey/maple syrup and cinnamon over the sweet potatoes or sprinkle on some brown sugar.

A cutting board with three slow cooker sweet potatoes with toppings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to wrap the sweet potatoes in foil?

Nope! No need to wrap the sweet potatoes in aluminum foil.

How do I store cooked sweet potatoes?

Once you've made these crockpot sweet potatoes, you can serve them immediately or store them for later for meal prepping. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

Can I freeze crockpot sweet potatoes?

Once they're done cooking, allow the sweet potatoes to cool to room temperature. Wrap each sweet potato individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place them in a freezer-safe bag or container, then freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw the sweet potato overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How do I reheat cooked sweet potatoes?

You can reheat sweet potatoes in the microwave. Wrap them with a damp paper towel and heat for 2 to 3 minutes. You can also reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.

A plate with a slow cooker sweet potato with butter and chives on top.

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