how long to microwave sweet potato
How to Cook a Sweet Potato in the Microwave Step1 Scrub sweet potato with a vegetable brush and water. Step2 Use a fork or small knife to poke holes in the sweet potato.Step3 Place the sweet potato in the microwave and use the baked potato setting. prick mine all over with a fork. Wrap in plastic wrap and for a medium size (say about 8 inches long fairly thick) I microwave for about 8-10 minutes. Then I take it out and check and return for an addition couple of minutes if it still feels hard when I stick it with a knife.