Step 1: Wash and dry the sweet potato. I like to use a paper towel to dry the sweet potato.

Step 2: Pierce the sweet potato all over with a fork.

Step 3: Put the potato in the microwave either on a plate or on the paper towel that you used to dry it with.

Step 4: Microwave for 4 minutes.

Step 5: Flip the sweet potato over and continue to microwave for 3 more minutes (until fork tender).

Step 6: If it still isn’t fork tender, keep microwaving in 30 second increments until ready. At this stage, I like to give the sweet potato a little squeeze to see if it’s ready. If the potato is still firm it needs more time.