Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Grilled sweet potatoes might be the most underrated side dish of the summer, and once you learn how to grill sweet potatoes the right way you will start putting them next to everything. I slice them into rounds, toss them with olive oil, black pepper, salt and smoked paprika, and grill them until they are fork tender with a little char.

The 20-Minute Grilled Side That Goes With Everything

Sweet potatoes used to be a once-a-year thing at my house, buried under marshmallows at Thanksgiving and ignored the other eleven months. Then one summer I had a couple sitting on the counter and a grill already going, so I sliced them up, tossed with a little olive oil and pantry seasonings, threw them on, and that was that. Turns out they do not need the marshmallows. Who knew!

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What I have learned since I started grilling sweet potatoes is that thin rounds are the winning move. They cook fast, take on the most char, and go with just about everything off the grill. If you want something heartier next to a steak you can cut them into wedges and give them a few extra minutes, but rounds are what I make nine times out of ten.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• These easy sweet potatoes only take 20 minutes to make. They’re the perfect addition to any quick meal.
• I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry that you need to make these grilled sweet potatoes! Nothing fancy, just olive oil, spices and potatoes.
• You only need five basic ingredients to make these budget friendly grilled sweet potatoes. So easy, delicious and totally kid-friendly.

Key Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes – I like to get medium-sized sweet potatoes so that the sliced rounds aren’t too large. Slice them as much the same size as you can for even cooking.
• Olive oil – Use a high heat oil for the best results. If you don’t have olive oil, then you can use avocado oil instead.
• Garlic salt – If you do not have garlic salt then you can use a combination of regular garlic powder and sea salt instead.
• Smoked paprika – This is my secret ingredient to the most flavorful grilled sweet potatoes. If you only have regular paprika in your pantry, it is a bit sweeter so add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne to add some smokiness.

Find the full ingredient list with exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams

For a while, I thought they were the same but they are actually two different types of potatoes! Sweet potatoes tend to have an orange, purple or red skin while yams have brown, bark-like skin. Sweet potatoes, like their name implies, have a sweeter taste and more moisture. Yams are more dry and have a milder flavor, but you can definitely slice yams in place of sweet potatoes on the grill.

How to Grill Sweet Potatoes

1. Wash sweet potatoes, peeling is optional. Slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
2. Place sliced sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add oil and seasonings. Toss to combine.
3. Lower heat to medium and add the potatoes directly to the grill for about 10 minutes on each side or until fork tender when pierced. Transfer potatoes to a platter for serving. Check the seasonings, add more salt if desired. Enjoy!

For the complete directions and ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card below.

How To Cook Sweet Potatoes Without A Grill

Don’t have a outdoor grill? Or maybe it’s winter and you don’t want to go outside to make these on the grill. Grab a grill pan and make this sweet potato recipe on the stove top instead.

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: You can freeze leftovers if you think you have too many to finish up. Freeze sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet before storing them in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to make the outsides crispy again.

Serving Suggestions

I love to pair these sweet potatoes with Grilled Pineapple Pork Chops for a healthy, low carb dinner. But they’re also yummy with Italian Grilled Chicken Breasts, Blackstone Chicken Thighs or a Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Burger.

BBQ’d sweet potatoes and chipotle are a match made in heaven, so serve these grilled sliced sweet potatoes with Chipotle Chicken Skewers. I love making these tender sweet potatoes when I serve Easy Smoked Pork Butt at a barbecue or alongside some Honey Bourbon Steak.

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Sliced sweet potatoes tossed on oil and seasoned makes a delicious, healthy side dish prepared on your grill.

Prep:10 minutes mins

Total:20 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Grill
• Grill pan optional
• Sharp Knife
• Mandoline optional
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowls
• Grill tongs

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 sweet potatoes cut into ¼’’- ½’’ discs
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

• Preheat gas grill to high. If cooking directly on the grill grates make sure to oil them. Place them on a grill pan if you don't want to cook them right on the grill grates.
• Add sliced sweet potatoes, olive oil, pepper, garlic salt and smoked paprika to a bowl. Toss to combine.
• Lower heat to medium. Place potatoes on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side or until soft when pierced with a fork.
• Transfer potatoes to another bowl and toss with more salt if desired. Serve warm.

Tips

Fridge: Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: You can freeze leftovers if you think you have too many to finish up. Freeze sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet before storing them in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to make the outsides crispy again.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 206kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 26g (9%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 10g (15%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Sodium: 362mg (16%), Potassium: 449mg (13%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 18690IU (374%), Vitamin C: 3.1mg (4%), Calcium: 39mg (4%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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