Grilled Yam Fries and Fritters Recipe
The flesh of yams is starchier and drier compared to sweet potatoes which makes yams ideal for grilling on a George Foreman Grill, as they will hold up to the high heat of a contact grill. See our delicious Grilled Yam Fries and Fritters Recipes to enjoy this wholesome vegetable.
Ingredients
- 2 whole yams washed well
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil EVOO or peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs such as herbs du Provence or Cajun seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- additional salt and pepper for seasoning after grilling
Instructions
- Cut the yams into fries that are approximately 3 inches long and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick rectangles. These don’t have to be perfect. Wedges are okay too. I leave the skin on for the beneficial vitamins and fiber.
- Place the yam sections into a bowl. Add the olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Using clean hands, toss the yams to make sure they are all coated with the oil and seasonings. Set this aside while you heat your grill and oven.
- Preheat your oven 225°F or to the warm setting. Preheat your GF contact grill to high. Have a sheet pan ready for the fries, as you will grill in batches.
- Place the seasoned fries on the grill without crowding too much. Close the top and cook for 7 to 8 minutes across the ridges to get grill marks.
- Flip the fries and grill for approximately 7 minutes longer. I flip and move my fries around for more even cooking. Check your fries for desired doneness. I just bite into one – a snack for the cook.
- Remove fries to a sheet pan and place in the oven to keep warm while you cook the next batch.
- Salt the warm fries just before serving.
- Serve with catsup (ketchup) or your favorite vegan aioli.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 310mgPotassium: 1721mgFiber: 9gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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