Description
A smoky, sweet, and savory side dish that’s incredibly easy to make and always a crowd favorite. These grilled sweet potatoes have crisp edges, soft centers, and are packed with natural flavor enhanced by spices and grill char. Perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or as a healthy side dish any night of the week. You can serve them plain or top with herbs, feta, or your favorite sauces for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced (¼–½ inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the sweet potatoes into rounds or planks.
- Toss with olive oil and all seasonings in a large bowl.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F to 400°F). Oil the grates.
- Grill slices 4–6 minutes per side, flipping once when grill marks appear.
- Remove and serve warm with optional toppings like herbs or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For quicker grilling, parboil or microwave slices before grilling.
- Add a sauce like aioli, tahini, or chimichurri for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg