Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

This Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges recipe is full of flavor from taco seasoning and cilantro!  This tender sweet potato recipe is made with three ingredients in less than 30 minutes and makes the perfect healthy side dish for any summer cookout.  If you are wondering how to cook sweet potato wedges on the grill... I've got you covered with this step-by-step guide!  This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

These Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges are the side dish of summer.  Tender sweet potatoes are topped with olive oil and homemade taco seasoning and then grilled to golden perfection.  This unexpected flavor combination will simply POP when you taste it.

With summer approaching, grill season is here. Is there anything better to make than tender sweet potatoes on the grill?  This dish lets the superfood shine with gorgeous wedges of the potato.

This recipe takes an extra step of pre-boiling the potatoes, which might sound tedious BUT it actually keeps the potatoes from drying out of the grill.  Boiling the potatoes first meant you only had to grill them for 5-10 minutes and it kept the consistency of the potato super moist.

You are going to love this recipe for sweet potato wedges on the grill and I imagine you already have most of the stuff to make it at home.

Why You'll Love These Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges...

• THIS version of grilled sweet potato wedges is moist and tender!  See why below.  Some similar recipes can be really dried out.
• The Southwest flavoring is easy and simple BUT this recipe is super customizable with different flavors.  You can pick a different spice blend to match the rest of your meal.
• Sweet Potatoes are really good for you!  They are a lovely source of potassium and magnesium which can regulate your blood pressure and help with heart health.  They are also healthy, whole foods, carbohydrates.
• This yummy grilling side dish is budget-friendly.
• You can make the entire recipe in less than 30 minutes!

Can You Make Sweet Potato Wedges on the Grill?

YES! While many light vegetables like asparagus and squash can be just thrown on the grill raw, hearty potatoes need a little more love to cook on the grill.  You CAN just cook them over the course of 20-30 minutes but they have the tendency to get dried out this way.  Doing a quick pre-boil of the potatoes starts the cooking process and ensures a moist final product.

Ingredients:

• Sweet Potato: Look for large and uniform-sized sweet potatoes to make the Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges.  Use a very sharp knife to carefully cut to carefully wedges.
• Taco Seasoning: I like to use my Homemade Taco Seasoning but any Mexican or Taco Seasoning you keep in the house will work.  If your dinner is not southwest inspired, feel free to mix up this spice blend to get different flavors on the sweet potato.  This is actually a super versatile recipe if you mix up the spices.  I have a bunch of ideas to do that below.
• Olive Oil: I like tossing my sweet potato in this olive oil.
• Salt and Pepper
• Optional Toppings: Lime Zest, Cilantro, Parsley, or Chives

Directions:

1. To make grilled sweet potato, preheat your grill to 400 degrees or high heat.
2. In a large pot of water, boil the cut potatoes whole under just barely tender.  It should take around 10-15 minutes.
3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to touch, carefully cut them into ¼ inch wedges.
4. Carefully toss the potatoes wedges in olive oil and the taco seasoning.
5. Put the wedges directly onto the grill grates, being careful to keep them from falling through. Grill the potatoes for 5-10 minutes, flipping once until the potatoes are fully fork-tender and cooked.
6. Garnish with lime zest, cilantro, or another green.

Dipping Sauce for the Wedges:

You can serve these Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges plain or with fun dips! Here are a few ideas.

• Chipotle Lime Greek Yogurt Ranch
• Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing
• Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch
• Guacamole
• Greek Yogurt Guacamole Dip

Grilling Tips

• If you are going to be short on time when cooking, you can pre-boil your potatoes ahead of time.  Store them in the fridge until you are ready for them.
• Grill temperatures and sweet potato sizes can widely vary, so be sure to test your potatoes for doneness.
• Spray the grill with cooking spray to keep it from sticking.

Variations

This is just one way to flavor grilled sweet potato wedges on the bbq, here are a few more ideas.  Just substitute any of these spice blends for the taco seasoning to make different flavors.

• Italian Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Italian Spice Mix and parsley instead of cilantro.
• Cajun Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Cajun Seasoning Blend and cilantro.
• Everything But the Bagel Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Everything Bagel Seasoning and dunk in my Everything But the Bagel Dip.
• Chili Lime Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my DIY Chili Powder Seasoning and add lime zest.
• Ranch Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Homemade Ranch Seasoning and chives.

FAQ

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze this?

YES! Sweet potatoes can actually freeze.  Store in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Can I bake them?

Yes, if you need to bake these instead of grilling, bake them for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees.

These Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges are the Perfect Summer Side Dish!

These delightful three-ingredient Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges are sure to be on our meal rotation for the rest of the summer.  You can make them southwest inspired OR mix up the seasoning to fit whatever dinner you are making.  This is such a versatile, healthy, and easy recipe.  I'm sure you'll enjoy it on repeat.

I hope you enjoy this simple sweet potato recipe as much as we do.  Happy grilling!

Make it a Meal:

• 4 Ingredient Blackened Mahi Mahi
• Grilled Southwest Black Bean Burgers
• Portobello Mushroom Burgers
• Chipolte Lime Fish Tacos
• Goat Cheese and Shrimp Quesadilla
• Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
• Easy Salmon with Rosemary
• Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
• Honey Lime Shrimp Skewers
• Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

More Easy Grilled Vegetable Recipes:

• Grilled Vegetables with Whipped Garlic Feta
• Honey Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
• Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
• Cheesy Grilled Sweet Potatoes in Foil
• Grilled Vegetable Buddha Bowl
• The Best Grilled Vegetable Platter
• Grilled Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
• Grilled Asparagus in Foil

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Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges recipe

Julie Wunder

This Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges recipe is full of flavor from taco seasoning and cilantro!  These tender potatoes are made with three ingredients in less than 30 minutes and make the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.  If you are wondering how to cook sweet potato wedges on the grill... I've got you covered with this step-by-step guide!  This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Grilling, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southwest, Vegetarian

Servings 4 people

Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• Garnish: Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

 

• In a large pot of salted water boil the potatoes whole for 10-15 minutes.  The larger the potato, the longer the time.
• Preheat your grill to 400 degrees
• Once the potatoes are cool enough to cut, slice them into thin ⅓ inch wedges.  Carefully toss the wedges in olive oil. taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Grill the potatoes for 5-10 minutes, flipping once until the potatoes are tender.
• Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

Serve these as a side dish at a cookout!

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Alternative Seasonings:

• Italian Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Italian Spice Mix and parsley instead of cilantro.
• Cajun Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Cajun Seasoning Blend and cilantro.
• Everything But the Bagel Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Everything Bagel Seasoning and dunk in my Everything But the Bagel Dip.
• Chili Lime Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my DIY Chili Seasoning and add lime zest.
• Ranch Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges - Use my Homemade Ranch Seasoning and chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16034IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

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