Description
Delicious grilled sweet potato wedges seasoned with a smoky spice blend, perfect as a side dish or snack. These tender wedges have a slightly crispy exterior from the grill and are easy to prepare using a microwave and grill combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (roughly 3 medium-large sweet potatoes)
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅜ tsp garlic powder
- ⅜ tsp onion powder
- ⅜ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: Measure out the spices into a small bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Clean the sweet potatoes: Wash each sweet potato under running water, scrubbing to remove dirt. Dry with a paper towel and keep the towel damp for later.
- Microwave the potatoes: Poke four holes in each potato with a fork. Wrap one potato loosely in the damp paper towel and microwave on high (1100 watt) for 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining potatoes, rewetting the towel if needed.
- Cool and slice: Let microwaved potatoes cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise into halves, then cut each half into two wedges, placing them in a large flat dish.
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to 400°F. Pour oil over the wedges and sprinkle 4 tsp of the seasoning blend. Toss gently with hands to coat evenly.
- Grill the wedges: Place wedges flesh side down on the hot grill. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the wedges to the other flesh side and grill for another 5 minutes.
- Check doneness: Test wedges by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it passes through easily, the wedges are done. If resistance is felt, continue grilling and check every 4 minutes until tender.
- Serve: Remove wedges from grill and place on a platter. Let cool slightly before serving with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or on their own.
Notes
- Be gentle when cutting the potatoes as thin wedges can break at the ends, but generally hold together well.
- The remaining seasoning blend can be sprinkled over cooked wedges for extra flavor.
- Using a damp paper towel during microwaving prevents the potatoes from drying out.
- Adjust grilling time depending on the size of the wedges and grill heat.
- This recipe pairs well with burgers or as a standalone snack.
