Grilled Sweet Potatoes

These grilled sweet potatoes topped with a cilantro lime crema are an easy 25-minute side that makes a unique addition to any meal. Perfectly charred and fork-tender, you’ll be serving them all summer long.

Why You’ll Love This Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These easy, grilled sweet potatoes with tangy crema are a great way to add more veggies into your weeknights and cookouts.

• Quick. This side dish is ready in only 25 minutes!
• Tex-Mex. Herby cilantro, smokey cumin, and spicy red pepper flakes contribute to the sweet potatoes’ Tex-Mex flavor profile.
• Veggie-friendly. My grilled sweet potatoes are the perfect recipe for anyone who’s vegetarian or wanting to add more nutrients into their meals.
• Great for cookouts. Set them on the side of the grill as you cook up the rest of your lunch.

Recipe Ingredients

The smokey cilantro lime crema with spicy red pepper flakes perfectly balances out this recipe’s sweetness. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

For the Sweet Potatoes

• Sweet potatoes – Make sure they’re evenly sliced.
• Avocado oil – Olive oil and canola oil work too.
• Salt – Kosher salt is best. Garlic salt can add more flavor too.

For the Cilantro Lime Crema

• Plain Greek yogurt – It must be unsweetened. Feel free to use Mexican crema or sour cream.
• Fresh cilantro – Avoid dried cilantro because it can add a stale flavor.
• Scallions – Chives are a great swap.
• Red wine vinegar – You can also use sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
• Lime juice – Lemon juice can be used instead.
• Garlic – I prefer fresh garlic or garlic paste.
• Ground cumin – Go for taco seasoning if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
• Red pepper flakes – Cayenne pepper works as well.
• Salt – Use kosher salt or pink Himalayan salt for this.

How To Grill Sweet Potatoes

Letting the sweet potatoes char slightly adds more natural sweetness. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Season them. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the sweet potatoes with avocado oil and salt on all sides.
• Grill them. Set the sweet potatoes on the grill for 10 minutes, flipping occasionally, or until fork-tender. Remove them from the heat and set them aside.
• Make the crema. Blend all of the ingredients for the cilantro lime crema in the food processor until smooth. Set it aside.
• Serve. Add the grilled sweet potatoes to a serving plate and drizzle with crema to taste. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Melty cheddar and crispy bacon take these grilled sweet potatoes to the next level.

• Add crunch. Cook 4-5 bacon strips until crispy and crumble them. Sprinkle it over the sweet potatoes for a bit of crunch. The same goes for crunchy pork rinds.
• Create a nacho-style meal. Use the filling for my Ground Beef Tacos to top the sweet potatoes for a hearty nacho-style dinner.
• Use avocado crema. Blend 1/4-1/2 cup diced avocado into the crema ingredients for an easy variation.
• Crank up the heat. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extra red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chili oil into the crema at a time for more heat. You can also drizzle your favorite hot sauce over the sweet potatoes.
• Make them cheesy. Sprinkle 1/4-1/2 cup sharp cheddar over the sweet potatoes 5 minutes before removing them from the grill. Let the cheese melt and then set them aside.

What To Serve With Grilled Sweet Potatoes

These grilled sweet potatoes are the perfect side for Tex-Mex style meals. Serve them with my Skirt Steak Tacos or Ground Beef Tacos. My Turkey Tostadas and Salsa Verde Carne Asada are other great options. For a bowl-style dinner, add them to my Chicken Fajita Salad, Mexican Chopped Salad, or Chicken Burrito Bowl.

Proper Storage

Store the cilantro lime crema separately so that it doesn’t split when reheating.

• Fridge: Place them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Discard immediately if they feel moist or sticky on the outside.
• To reheat it: Microwave them in 20-second increments until warm. You can also heat them in a pan (covered) over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.

More Sweet Potato Recipes To Try

• Tex-Mex Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Broccoli Slaw
• Easy Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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