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How To Grill Sweet Potato Fries on a servong platter, topped with chopped cilantro and lime juice.
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How To Grill Sweet Potato Fries

How To Grill Sweet Potato Fries - perfectly cooked with dark grill marks on the outside, these sweet potato fries are made exclusively on the grill, no boiling requited. Great for an appetizer or a grilling party side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For The Grilled Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 sweet potatoes large
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For The Avocado Yogurt Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 garlic clove pressed

Instructions

For The Grilled Sweet Potatoes:

  • You need a gas grill with at least 2 burners. I have not tried this grilling technique on a charcoal grill.
    Preheat one of the burners to medium-high heat and the other one (next to it) to low heat, or just leave it off. 
  • Wash, peel and slice potatoes into 1/2-inch wide and 1/4 -inch thick fries.
    Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika and Cayenne pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to combine.
  • Place fries on the grill, on the side preheated to medium-hjgh heat. Grill for 2 minutes per side. 
    Transfer potatoes to the side of the grill heated to low heat. Do not turn off the other side (the one preheated to high). 
    Grill potatoes on indirect heat for 6 minutes per side (12 minutes total), until cooked through. (Cooking time can vary, do not burn or leave under cooked).

For The Avocado Yogurt Dipping Sauce:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pulse a few times, until smooth. Add more water if the sauce appears too thick. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

You need a gas grill with at least 2 burners. I have not tried this grilling technique on a charcoal grill. 
Cooking time may vary, depending on the temperature of the grill and thickness of the fries.
Optional: top with chopped cilantro and drizzle with lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9660IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg