Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges deliver a smoky-sweet bite with tender centers and lightly charred, caramelized edges. A warm spice oil of smoked paprika, garlic, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne coats each wedge, adding depth and a gentle kick. Serve as a vibrant summer side for cookouts or alongside grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat an outdoor grill to medium and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Scrub the sweet potatoes well under cold running water. Slice each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. Put the wedges in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of oil. In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil with paprika, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne.
- 3
Arrange the wedges on the grill perpendicular to the grates and lower the heat to low. Cook over low heat, turning now and then, until the potatoes are soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Brush the wedges with the oil mixture on both sides, grill for 1 to 2 minutes more, then move them to a plate.
- Calories 200.14 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 1.9 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 20.56 g 7%
- Total Fat 12.86 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.87 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 77.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.61 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.77 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 3.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 816.0 mcg Good Source 91%
- Vitamin C 15.87 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Ground Cinnamon, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 200.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 200.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges healthy?
- Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 200.14 calories and 1.9 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.87 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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