how do you cook sweet potatoes in the microwave
You can cook them using many of the same methods you can use to make regular potatoes, such as boiling them or cooking them in the oven or microwave. For a more tender treat, you can even mash the sweet potatoes. 1  Prep time: 20 minutes. 2  Cook time: 45-60 minutes.icrowave the sweet potatoes until tender. Set the microwave on full power and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Pause the microwave halfway in between to flip and rotate the sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking.