Fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe Happy healthy eating

These are Roasted Sweet Potatoes A simple 25 minute side topped with a cilantro lime crema 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 Potato Recipe

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

• quickly This side dish is ready in just 25 minutes!
• Tex-Mex. Herbed cilantro, smoky cumin and spicy red pepper flakes contribute to the sweet potato's Tex-Mex flavor profile.
• Vegetable-friendly. My grilled sweet potatoes are a perfect recipe for vegetarians or those looking to add more nutrition to their meals.
• Great for cooking. Set them next to the grill while you cook the rest of your lunch.

Recipe ingredients

Smoky cilantro lime crema with spicy red pepper flakes perfectly balances the sweetness of this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

For sweet potatoes

• sweet potato – Make sure they are cut evenly.
• Avocado oil- Olive oil and canola oil also work.
• salt – Kosher salt is best. Garlic salt can add more flavor.

for Cilantro Lime Crema

• Plain Greek Yogurt – It must be unsweetened. Feel free to use Mexican cream or sour cream.
• Fresh coriander leaves- Avoid dry cilantro as it can add a stale flavor.
• Scallion- Chives are a great swap.
• Red Wine Vinegar- You can also use sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
• Lemon Syrup – Lemon juice can be used instead.
• garlic- I prefer fresh garlic or garlic paste.
• cumin- Go for taco seasoning if you have it on hand.
• Stay red chili- Red pepper works as well.
• salt – Use kosher salt or pink Himalayan salt for this.

How to Grill Sweet Potatoes

A slight omission of sweet potato char 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 sweet potatoes with avocado oil and salt.
• Grill them. Set the sweet potatoes on the grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until fork-tender. Remove them from heat and set them aside.
• Make the crema. Blend all ingredients for cilantro lime crema in a food processor until smooth. Set it aside.
• serve Add grilled sweet potatoes to a serving plate and drizzle with crema to taste. Enjoy!

Tips and variations

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

• Add crunch. Cook 4-5 bacon strips until crisp and crumble them. Sprinkle it over the sweet potatoes to give them a little crunch. The same goes for the crunchy pork rind.
• Make a nacho-style meal. Use fill for me Ground beef tacos Top with sweet potatoes for a hearty nacho-style dinner.
• Use avocado crema. For an easy variation, blend 1/4-1/2 cup diced avocado into the creamer ingredients.
• Crank up the heat. Stir additional red pepper flakes, chilies, or chili oil into the cream 1/4 teaspoon 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 sweet potatoes 5 minutes before removing from grill. Let the cheese melt and then keep them aside.

What to serve with grilled sweet potatoes

These fried sweet potatoes are the perfect side for a Tex-Mex style meal. Serve them with me Skirt Steak Tacos or Ground beef tacos. my Turkey toast And Green Sauce Carne Asada Other great options. For a bowl-style dinner, add them to mine Chicken Fajita Salad, Mexican Chopped Salador Chicken Burrito Bowl.

Proper storage

Store cilantro lime crema separately so it doesn't split during reheating.

• Fridge: Store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Discard immediately if the outside feels moist or sticky.
• TReheat: Microwave in 20-second increments until heated through. You can heat them in a pan (covered) on medium heat for 6-7 minutes.

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