Grilled potatoes are fantastic side dishes for almost any meal. They are simple to make and add so much flavor to your plate.
Today, I’m sharing three easy ways to cook potatoes on the grill. You’ll find options for foil packets and classic baked potatoes, all perfect for your next barbecue.
Jump to Recipe:
- 1. Garlic Herb Grilled Potatoes In Foil
- 2. Simple Grilled Baked Potatoes
- 3. Grilled Potato Foil Packets
Garlic Herb Grilled Potatoes In Foil
This recipe is a simple way to cook tender, flavorful potatoes on the grill. Using foil packets makes cleanup very easy and keeps your potatoes perfectly steamed.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Garlic Herb Potatoes
- Fresh Herbs: Use fresh rosemary or thyme for the best flavor. Dried herbs also work well, but fresh options add brightness.
- Potato Size: Cut your potatoes into similar-sized pieces. This helps them cook evenly so you don’t have some raw and some overcooked.
- Oil Choice: Olive oil helps the seasonings stick to the potatoes and keeps them from drying out in the foil.
What You Need for Garlic Herb Grilled Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Aluminum foil
⏱️ Time: 30 minutes🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make Garlic Herb Grilled Potatoes
Step 1: Prep Potatoes and Season
Wash and cut your baby potatoes into quarters. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the potatoes are well coated.
Step 2: Create Foil Packets
Tear off four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly among these four pieces of foil. Bring the edges of each foil piece together and seal them tightly to form individual packets.
Step 3: Grill and Serve
Place the foil packets directly on the grill grates over medium heat. Grill for 20-25 minutes, making sure to flip the packets halfway through cooking, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully open the packets and serve hot.
📝 Final Note
You can prepare these foil packets ahead of time, which makes them perfect for camping trips or quick weeknight grilling.
Simple Grilled Baked Potatoes
Classic baked potatoes get a wonderful smoky flavor when cooked on the grill. They turn out fluffy on the inside with a perfectly crispy skin that everyone will love.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Grilled Baked Potatoes
- Russet Potatoes: These are the best choice for a fluffy interior, which is what you want in a baked potato. Pick medium-sized ones so they cook evenly.
- Pre-Poking: Always pierce the potatoes several times with a fork before grilling. This lets steam escape and stops them from bursting while cooking.
- Oil & Salt Rub: Rubbing the potato skin with olive oil and coarse salt creates a wonderfully crispy and flavorful skin.
What You Need for Simple Grilled Baked Potatoes
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Your favorite toppings (e.g., butter, sour cream, chives)
⏱️ Time: 60 minutes🍽️ Yields: 2 servings
How to Make Grilled Baked Potatoes
Step 1: Prepare Potatoes
Wash and scrub your russet potatoes well to clean the skins. Use a fork to pierce each potato several times all over. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, making sure to coat the entire surface, then sprinkle them with coarse sea salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Grill Indirectly
Preheat your grill to a medium heat. Place the prepared potatoes on the indirect heat side of your grill, or on a cooler part of the grates if you don’t have an indirect zone. Close the grill lid and cook for 45-60 minutes, turning the potatoes every 15 minutes, until they are very tender when squeezed or pierced.
Step 3: Serve Hot
Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the grill. Make a slit down the middle of each potato. Fluff the inside with a fork and add your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, or chives, before serving immediately.
📝 Final Note
For an extra crispy potato skin, move the potatoes directly over the flames for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
Grilled Potato Foil Packets
These grilled potato foil packets are a super simple way to get tender, well-seasoned potatoes right off your grill. They are easy to customize with whatever seasonings you like best.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Grilled Potato Packets
- Even Slicing: Slice your potatoes thinly and as evenly as possible. This helps them cook through at the same time and become super tender.
- Butter or Oil: A little butter or olive oil inside each packet helps the potatoes steam properly and keeps them from sticking to the foil.
- Seasoning Variety: Feel free to add other ingredients like sliced onions, bell peppers, or a pinch of your favorite spice blend for more flavor.
What You Need for Grilled Potato Foil Packets
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
⏱️ Time: 40 minutes🍽️ Yields: 3 servings
How to Make Grilled Potato Foil Packets
Step 1: Slice and Season Potatoes
Wash your Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, thinly slice the potatoes. Place the potato slices in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted butter (or olive oil) over them, then sprinkle with onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything until the potatoes are evenly coated.
Step 2: Form Foil Packets
Tear off three large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Divide the seasoned potato slices equally onto each piece of foil. Carefully bring the edges of the foil up and over the potatoes, then seal tightly to create closed packets.
Step 3: Grill Until Tender
Place the sealed potato foil packets directly on your preheated grill over medium heat. Grill for 30-35 minutes, making sure to flip the packets over halfway through the cooking time. The potatoes should be very tender when you open a packet and test them with a fork. Serve immediately from the packets.
📝 Final Note
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh thyme or a crushed garlic clove to each packet before you seal it.
