Best 9 Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion, grilled sweet potato wedges are the way to go. They're easy to make, packed with flavor, and a great source of vitamins and minerals. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Sweet potatoes on the grill have a smoky, caramelized flavor you can't achieve in the oven. These are mildly spicy, but adjust the cayenne to suit your taste. These are excellent served with grilled pork or fish.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium sweet potatoes
¼ cup olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. Place wedges in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. Combine remaining olive oil, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne in a separate small bowl.
  • Place wedges on the grill perpendicular to the grates and reduce heat to low. Grill over low heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Brush wedges with oil mixture on both sides, and grill 1 to 2 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 326.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet potatoes, cooked through, cut into wedges
Canola oil, for brushing
1 tablespoon Bobby Flay Poultry Rub
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Brush the potato wedges with oil and season with rub, salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until nicely marked.
  • Whisk the syrup with the mustard. Brush the potatoes with the glaze and turn a few times to caramelize.

SPICY GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Change things up by turning sweet potatoes into a savory side dish that will pair nicely with your grilled meat of choice.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons hot sauce
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 large sweet potato, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk olive oil oil, hot sauce, cumin, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add sweet potato wedges and stir until wedges are evenly coated.
  • Place sweet potato wedges on the preheated grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip wedges with tongs and cook 5 additional minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 415.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place 2 large sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until easily pierced with a knife, 25 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
  • Brush the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder and a little salt. Grill over medium-high heat, turning once, until well marked, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a platter; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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I love when an entire meal can be cooked outside on the grill and I don't need to heat up the kitchen. These grilled sweet potatoes meet that requirement and are healthy, too! -Natalie Knowlton, Kamas, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle potatoes with garlic salt and pepper., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt and seasonings. Serve with sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH ORANGE-MOLASSES BUTTER



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large sweet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Pinch ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Bring the sweet potatoes to a boil in a large pot of salted water. Cook until just tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  • Combine the butter, molasses, orange zest and cinnamon in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mash with a fork to blend.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high. Cut each sweet potato into 6 to 8 wedges; brush with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the wedges until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the sweet potatoes to a platter; immediately brush them with the orange-molasses butter and sprinkle with the green onions. Serve.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for finishing
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook just until the sweet potatoes can be easily pierced with a paring knife, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the water, let stand until cool enough to handle, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Brush the wedges with the olive oil; sprinkle with the chili powder and a little salt.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the sweet potato wedges, turning once, until well-marked on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH MAPLE BUTTER



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 sweet potatoes, each cut into 8 lengthwise wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
Maple Butter, recipe follows
Flaked sea salt, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place the wedges in a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Place on the grill, cooking on all sides until cooked through, about 10 minutes total. Remove and drizzle or brush with a bit of maple butter, sprinkle with salt and parsley to finish.
  • In a bowl, blend the butter, maple syrup and allspice together until light and smooth. Refrigerate and use as a spread or melt and drizzle over pancakes, grilled sweet potatoes or popcorn.

GRILLED HONEY MUSTARD SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Make and share this Grilled Honey Mustard Sweet Potato Wedges recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon dry white wine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and slice potatoes into wedges. In medium size bowl, toss in oil.
  • Bake in oven set at 500 degrees for about 8 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix honey, wine and mustard. After the 8 minutes, remove potatoes from oven, and brush on half the marinade. Reduce oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake for 3 minutes more.
  • Apply remaining sauce and return to oven to complete baking, about 3 to 5 more minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Scrub the sweet potatoes well before cutting them into wedges.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into even-sized wedges so that they cook evenly.
  • Toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper before grilling.
  • Grill the sweet potato wedges over medium heat for 15-20 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the sweet potato wedges immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the sweet potato wedges over a charcoal grill.
  • To make the sweet potato wedges crispy, grill them over high heat for a shorter amount of time.
  • To make the sweet potato wedges softer, grill them over low heat for a longer amount of time.
  • You can also cook the sweet potato wedges in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.

Conclusion:

Grilled sweet potato wedges are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be cooked on the grill, in the oven, or even in the air fryer. With their slightly sweet and smoky flavor, grilled sweet potato wedges are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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