Discover the perfect blend of sweet and smoky with our easy, grilled sweet potatoes. A delicious side dish for any BBQ or weeknight dinner!
Are you ready for the perfect side dish for summer?
One that’s easy to assemble, quick to cook, packed with flavor, and super nutritious too?
Then stop you’re searching, because these delicious grilled sweet potatoes are exactly what you’re looking for!
You can prep these savory sweet potatoes in less than 10 minutes, and they take about 10-12 minutes to grill, depending on how soft you like them.
- Why You'll Love This Recipe!
- Ingredients to Make Savory Grilled Sweet Potatoes
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- What to Serve with Grilled Sweet Potatoes
- Variations and Substitutions
- Tips for Storage and Reheating
- FAQ
- What type of grill works best for this recipe?
- Nutritional Information for Smoky Grilled Sweet Potatoes
- More Sweet Potato Recipes
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Grilled vegetables are one of the best side dishes all spring, summer, and fall.
The easy prep and quick cook time get them on the table lickety-split.
Grilling is a fantastic way to amp up the flavor of your veggies without adding lots of extra fat or calories.
You may have seen other grilled sweet potato recipes, so what makes this recipe unique?
The addition of a smoking tube!
Smoking tubes are an amazing way to add smoky flavor to your food without having to invest in a smoker.
You can choose from a huge variety of wood pellets to customize the flavor of the smoke you add to your vegetables (or whatever you’re grilling!).
Ingredients to Make Savory Grilled Sweet Potatoes
You only need a few things to whip up this delicious side dish.
Most of these ingredients are things I keep on hand all year long.
All you’ll need are some sweet potatoes, avocado oil, some sweetener, and common seasonings.
I use Swerve Brown, a low carb sweetener when I make these sweet potatoes, but you can use regular brown sugar if that’s what you prefer.
I recommend using avocado oil because it works well with the high temperatures of a grill. Coconut oil and grapeseed oil are other great alternatives.
You can use olive oil too, but watch the temperature because you don’t want to exceed 405 degrees F.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepping the Sweet Potatoes
Prepping the sweet potatoes is super easy.
I prefer peeling the potatoes when I grill them, but you can skip this step if you want!
Sweet potato skins are safe to eat and contain some great nutrients.
Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch discs.
If your sweet potatoes are long and skinny, you can cut them in long strips if you prefer.
The key is to get the thickness pretty consistent so they cook at the same rate.
How to Make the Savory Smoky Seasoning
You’ll want to combine all the seasonings in a small mixing bowl before adding them to the potatoes.
This makes sure that you don’t get too much of one flavor in a single bite.
Stir all the seasonings together until well-combined, and then sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes that you’ve coated with oil.
Stir the potatoes until the seasonings are evenly coating both sides of each potato.
Now you’re ready to grill!
You can season the potatoes earlier in the day so they’re ready to throw on the grill when you want to cook.
Being able to prepare the potatoes in advance makes this a great dish for entertaining!
How to Make Smoky Grilled Sweet Potatoes without a Smoker
I have a gas grill, but I love how smoked foods taste.
I don’t have room for both a smoker and a grill, so I’ve discovered the next best thing: a smoking tube!
You can choose your favorite kind of wood smoking pellets (I love apple wood), and naturally add the flavor of smoke with any kind of grill.
When you load the tube, leave about 2 inches empty so the pellets don’t spill out when you lie the smoking tube on its side.
Light the pellets on fire, it takes about a minute with a propane lighter until they begin to flame, then let them burn for a few minutes.
Blow out the flame and place the smoker inside your grill.
Be sure to use grill mitts made for the high temperatures of grilling when you move the smoking tube!
How to Grill Sweet Potatoes
You can grill the sweet potatoes directly on the grates, but I prefer using a grilling pan like this stainless steel one.
Sweet potatoes can make a little bit of a mess when grilling them, and this grilling pan cleans up so easily!
Place the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes.
How do you ensure the sweet potatoes are cooked evenly?
The key is making sure to cut them to the same thickness. Even if they’re different sizes, they’ll still cook evenly if they’re all the same thickness.
What should you do if the potatoes start to burn?
Keep an eye on anything that you cook on the grill to make sure it doesn’t burn.
The seasonings on these sweet potatoes may begin to char, but that just adds more flavor!
If you notice your sweet potatoes are burning, lower the heat and move them to a different part of the grill.
What to Serve with Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Variations and Substitutions
Sweet potatoes are delicious with so many different kinds of seasonings!
Here are some other seasonings to try when you grill (or roast) sweet potatoes:
- Garam Masala – A blend of cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, and coriander
- Shawarma Seasoning – A savory mix of coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley, pepper, and cardamom
- Caribbean Jerk Seasoning – A mix of black and red pepper, thyme, allspice, garlic, and chives
- Mojo Seasoning – A citrusy blend with bell pepper, black pepper, and salt
- Smoky BBQ Salt – A sweet and smoky blend with garlic, onion, pepper, and paprika
What other vegetables can be grilled using this method?
- Bell peppers, onions, and zucchini
- Sweet potatoes, red onions, and brussels sprouts
- Broccoli, cauliflower, and onions
- Yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, and carrots
- Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, red onions, and mushrooms
FAQ
Can you grill sweet potatoes ahead of time?
Yes, you can grill sweet potatoes ahead of time, however, if you want them to stay firm with a slightly crisp surface you’ll need to reheat them on the grill or in a skillet or frying pan. Grilled sweet potatoes are delicious cold too!
How do you prevent the sweet potatoes from sticking to the grill?
The oil coating the sweet potatoes helps to prevent hem from sticking to the grill. You can also lightly spray the grill grates with a cooking spray designed for the high temperatures of grilling. Nonstick grill mats are another great option.
Nutritional Information for Smoky Grilled Sweet Potatoes
What are the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are loaded with antioxidants and are good for your gut and immune system. They’re also anti-inflammatory, heart-healthy, and are lower on the glycemic index than other kinds of potatoes.
This recipe makes 4 servings. Here are the macros per serving:
- Calories: 145
- Fat: 4 grams
- Net Carbs: 21 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
More Sweet Potato Recipes
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Sweet and Smoky Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and smoky grilled sweet potatoes: A simple, flavorful recipe perfect for summer BBQs or a healthy weeknight side dish. They're also delicious on top of a salad!
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced in 1/2-inch discs
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp Swerve Brown*, packed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup finely crumbled Feta cheese (optional garnish)
- Apple Wood Smoking Pellets
Instructions
- Place a stainless steel grill pan on the grates of a grill. Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Fill a smoking tube with apple wood pellets leaving 2 inches empty at the top. Use a propane lighter to set them on fire. Let them burn for 2-3 minutes, then blow out the open flame. Place the smoking tube inside the grill with the lid closed.
- In a small bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced sweet potatoes with the avocado oil until coated.
- Add the seasoning mixture to the sweet potatoes and stir until they're evenly covered with the seasoning.
- Place the sweet potato discs on the preheated grill pan with the smoking tube in a single layer. Grill for five minutes, then flip and grill for 4-6 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
To store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
To freeze: Cool completely. Place leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container and store in the freezer up to 6 months.
To reheat: For best results, reheat on a grill or in a skillet/frying pan. Microwaving will cause them to get soggy. They're delicious cold over a green salad too!
Notes
*You can use an equal amount of packed brown sugar. This will affect the nutrition data.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 146Total Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gSodium 390mgCarbohydrates 26gNet Carbohydrates 21gFiber 5gProtein 3g
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