Grilled Sweet Potatoes

By
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 06/20/21
Grilled Sweet Potatoes

The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
246 Calories
18g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 384mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 15mg 75%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 375mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

It doesn't take a lot to make delicious sweet potatoes. These grilled sweet potato slices get a quick blanch in hot water and then hit the grill to cook up hot and fast. The best part is that most of the preparation can be done in advance.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • Vegetable oil, for brushing the potatoes and the grill grates

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Grilled Sweet Potatoes ingredients

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  2. Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch slices.

    sweet potatoes cut into pieces

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  3. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and potatoes. Boil until potatoes are just starting to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    potatoes boiling in a pot

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  4. Combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, set aside.

    Combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl

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  5. Brush potatoes on both sides with vegetable oil and also oil the grill grates well. This creates a nice nonstick surface so the potatoes don't get stuck and fall apart.​

    sweet potato slices brushed with butter mixture

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  6. Place sweet potato slices on preheated grill over a medium-low heat and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning a few times during cooking process. During the last 5 minutes, begin basting with butter-sugar mixture. Keep an eye on the potatoes as this both butter and sugar can cause flare-ups on the grill. So keep the lid open for this part of the cooking.

    sweet potatoes cooking on the grill

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  7. When the sweet potatoes as soft through the middle and browned on the surface they are ready. Remove, brush once more with remaining butter mixture and serve.

    Grilled Sweet Potatoes

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