Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Learn how to grill sweet potatoes and get the perfect side dish in under 20 minutes. Made with simple ingredients, it’s my favorite sweet potato recipe! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 177kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon coconut oil * See notes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Generously coat with cooking spray or brush with coconut oil.
Slice the sweet potatoes into 1 or 2-inch discs.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sweet potato discs and coconut oil and mix well. Add the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and sugar, and rub all over the potatoes.
Layer your sweet potato discs and cook for approximately 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cover the sweet potatoes as they grill.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to five days.

TO FREEZE: Place the grilled and cooled potatoes in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to six months.

TO REHEAT: Either reheat on the grill or in a non-stick pan. Avoid microwaving them as they will become soggy.

Recipe variations

Cinnamon sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and double the brown sugar. This is great if you’d like this as part of a dessert, too.
Hot and spicy. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Mexican. Rub taco seasoning over the potatoes.
Cajun. Toss through Cajun seasoning.
Kettle corn. Omit the smoked paprika and pepper, and swap the brown sugar for white sugar.

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