Chilie Rubbed Grilled Sweet Potato Lollipops

This was another of Bobby Flay's creations in the Throwdown battle. I love mixing spicy with sweet, so I knew these would be delicious! The original recipe is found here, with a viniagrette, but we are ours dry (JJ put on a little butter).

Chilie Rubbed Grilled Sweet Potato Lollipops

6 tablespoons ancho chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon

fresh ground black pepper

4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, par-cooked and slice into 1-inch thick slices, skin left on

Canola oil (omitted)

Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish (omitted)

Special equipment: 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes


Steam the potato slices for 15 minutes, until tender. Skewer and lay on a plate.

Whisk seasonings in a small bowl, sprinkle all over the potatoes, flip and sprinkle over the other side.

Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until seasonings form a crust.