Save the oil for something else because these sweet potatoes are fried right on the grill. The only oil you'll need is about 1/4 cup. Just enough to get them crispy. While they grill these fries are brushed with a salt and lime vinaigrette that adds the right amount of flavor to make them delicious!
Ingredients
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat a large pot of water to a boil.
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While it is heating, cut off the pointy ends of the sweet potatoes. Then cut in half lengthwise and each half into three or four wedges, depending on the size.
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Drop the wedges into the boiling water and let cook for about 5 minutes, while you light the grill.
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Remove sweet potato wedges from the water and place on a couple of paper towels on a large plate and allow time to drain about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Mix together oil, lime juice salt, oregano, and cumin.
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Using a large pair of grilling tongs and a folded piece of paper towel, apply several coats of oil onto grill grates.
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Immediately start brushing about 1/2 of lime-oil mixture onto the potatoes, turning them over until they are all coated in seasoning mixture. Place onto grill and cook for a few minutes. Reduce temperature, or move to a cooler part of the grill and continue grilling until done. Brush with remaining lime-oil mixture during the cooking process. Sweet potato fries should be soft through the middle, but firm enough to hold together.
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Once cooked, remove from grill and arrange onto a platter. Serve with a dipping sauce or aioli of your liking. These also go really well as a side dish to grilled fish, chicken, pork, and even hamburgers.
How to Store
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven. They will not retain their crispiness, but they will still be quite delicious.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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72 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 to 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 72 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 1404mg | 61% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Protein 1g | |
Calcium 23mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |