Slices of sweet potatoes cooking and caramelizing in a blue skillet on a gas stove burner.

Melting Sweet Potates

Name: Melting Sweet Potatoes | Thermador
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoon salted butter; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; Flaky salt, to personal taste

Imagine a sweet potato so tender it practically melts on your fork, with concentrated natural sugars and a quick caramelized finish that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Thermador’s Air Sous Vide delivers that level of control—gentle, even heat locks in moisture and intensifies flavor while you prep the rest of your meal. The result is a versatile side that’s perfect for family dinners, holiday spreads, or make-ahead meal prep—and it gives you room to customize with butter, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of spice.

Ingredients

2-4 servings:

1 pound sweet potatoes

2 tablespoon salted butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

Optional:

Flaky salt, to personal taste

Instructions

Step 1

Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1” thick slices.

Step 2

Place sweet potatoes in a single layer inside vacuum seal bags.

Step 3

Vacuum seal sweet potatoes and then place the bag on a baking sheet pan. Place sheet pan in middle oven rack.

Step 4

Set oven mode to Air Sous Vide. Set temperature to 200°F.

Step 5

Air sous vide for 120 minutes.

Step 6

After timing ends gently press sweet potatoes to test softness. If sweet potatoes are still firm, continue air sous vide for additional 30 minutes or until cooked to your preference.