Jamie Oliver BBQ Sweet Potato Recipe
Sweet potatoes on the grill are underrated, and this Jamie Oliver-inspired BBQ version proves how much flavor you can pull from a few basics!I like using a mix of cumin, chili powder, and a little smoked salt to coat them before they hit the heat.You get that crispy skin and a mellow, almost buttery center that plays really well with a tangy sauce or yogurt drizzle.Give them space on the grill and flip only once—that helps keep the edges intact and gives you the right char.I sometimes serve them with a little crumbled feta or pickled onions for contrast. Yum!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes about 1.5 lbs. total
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then pat them dry with a towel.
- Pierce each sweet potato a few times with a fork so steam can escape while cooking.
- Rub the sweet potatoes all over with olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat your grill or barbecue to medium. Place the sweet potatoes directly on the grill grates.
- Cover and cook for about 45–60 minutes, turning every 15 minutes or so, until they’re completely tender when you poke them with a fork.
- Carefully cut the sweet potatoes open and brush the flesh generously with BBQ sauce.
- Let them cook for another 5–10 minutes with the lid closed so the sauce gets sticky and caramelized.
- Take them off the grill and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.