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Bursting with flavor and ready in 15 minutes, these grilled sweet potatoes are a must-add to any summer barbecue lineup. Even though they’re cooked to smoky perfection, each slice is nice and tender and coated in a tasty blend of savory seasonings.
You need grilled veggies to complete any summer barbecue. In addition to these amazing grilled sweet potatoes, you’ll have to try out grilled tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli! Grilling really brings out the best in fresh veggies. It makes them so tender and flavorful!
The Best Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Grilled sweet potatoes are a BBQ must! Tender inside with a smoky, caramelized crust, they’re seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
They’ve become a favorite at my house. They’re easy, flavorful, and packed with fiber. Serve them with any meal or on veggie kabobs. If you love sweet potatoes and need them fast, try my Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.
Ingredients Needed
The great thing about this recipe is that you only need a few simple ingredients to create a knockout side dish. Sweet potatoes, a brush of olive oil, and a couple spices is everything you will need! See the recipe card below for the exact measurements that I used.
- Large Sweet Potatoes: You’ll want these to be washed and peeled before you cut them into slices.
- Olive Oil: Helps cook each slice to tender perfection and also helps the seasonings stick.
- Seasonings: I added a sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper for flavor that is savory but also has a hint of warm spice.
How to Cook Sweet Potatoes on the Grill
This is the perfect summer side dish that you’ll have ready in 15 minutes! These slices of sweet and savory heaven are great for serving with any hearty meal. For some dinner inspo, check out my full list of grilling recipes here.
- Heat Grill: Heat your grill up to medium high heat and oil the grates well.
- Prep Sweet Potatoes: Prepare your sweet potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting them into about ¼ inch thick disks.
- Add Seasonings: Toss your sweet potato disks in your olive oil and sprinkle your salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika evenly over them.
- Grill: Place your oiled and seasoned potatoes onto the heated grill. Grill each side for about 6-8 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled potatoes to a plate and serve them while they’re warm!
Tasty Variations
Here are a few ways to switch up this amazing side dish and make it your own! With how tasty and easy to make these grilled sweet potatoes are, you’re going to want them with every meal.
- Change the Shape: Instead of disks, try sweet potato wedges! You could also make sweet potato fries as long as they’re thick enough so they don’t fall through the grill grates.
- Make Them Sweet: Swap out the savory spices for a few tablespoons of brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon! The brown sugar will give them a delicious caramelized outer layer.
Storing Leftover Grilled Sweet Potatoes
If you have leftover sweet potatoes, keep them! They’re great for a quick snack or for adding to salads and meal preps.
- In the Refrigerator: Store grilled sweet potatoes in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If you want to warm them up, pop them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes!
Other Tasty Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet potatoes are so delicious and versatile. If you love them as much as I do, here are a few more recipes you need to try! From side dishes to homemade bread, there’s a recipe for every craving.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes washed and peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat your grill up to medium high heat and oil the grates well.
- Prepare your sweet potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting them into about ¼ inch thick disks.
- Toss your sweet potato disks in your olive oil and sprinkle your salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika evenly over them.
- Place your oiled and seasoned potatoes onto the heated grill. Grill each side for about 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer the grilled potatoes to a plate and serve them while they’re warm!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
