Baked Potato on the Grill

Need a side dish on the grill? Make Baked Potatoes on the Grill. They are brushed with butter then seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, wrapped in tinfoil and grilled. The result is crispy seasoned potato skins with light and fluffy insides.

Grilled baked potatoes are so simple. You can cook these alongside your main dish on the grill and if it’s big enough, a side veggie dish too. Crispy skin with a fluffy, light inside makes these seasoned baked potatoes irresistible.

Baste in melted butter and seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic before double wrapping in foil and you’re set to grill! Create a baked potato bar so everyone can load their potato up with toppings or keep it simple with butter and salt, either way, these will be a hit. You’ll be grilling baked potatoes all season long!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Grilling baked potatoes gives you the best of both worlds – light and fluffy insides with crispy seasoned skin.
• Baked potatoes on the grill are ready in only about 30 minutes and are so easy to make.
• Grilled potatoes can be cooked alongside your main dish to save time on a busy weeknight.

Ingredients for Grilled Baked Potatoes

• Russet potatoes – Equally sized to cook evenly. Russet are the best option for baked potatoes because of their low moisture content. They also have a high starch content so they become light and fluffy. A Yukon or red variety will be gummier when baked, and not as appetizing.
• Butter – Melted butter adds rich flavor and helps the seasonings to stick to the outside of the potato. You can also use a light tasting oil in place of butter.
• Seasonings – Coarse salt (we like sea salt!), garlic powder and ground black pepper are all you need for flavorful baked potatoes.

How to Make Baked Potatoes on the Grill

1. Rub washed and dried potatoes with melted butter or brush it on. Mix together seasonings and sprinkle them on the potato making sure they cover the entire potato. Wrap prepared potato in two layers of aluminum foil.
2. Throw them on the preheated grill for thirty minutes. You’ll want to rotate them a few times to make sure they cook evenly.

It’s simple to make baked potatoes on the grill and it makes the perfect side dish to your steaks! This is an easy potato to prepare for a crowd, and everyone is going to love the savory flavor.

Baked Potato Toppings

We love these baked potatoes on the grill sliced open with a little butter on top, but you can add other toppings if you’d like. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream
• Grilled bacon
• Diced green onion
• Ranch dip
• Smoked salsa
• Cheese sauce
• Chili

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Remove aluminum foil and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Once cooled, wrap each leftover potato in plastic wrap before storing in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Cut open the potato and reheat in the microwave until hot throughout.

You can also dice the leftover potatoes and fry them in butter or reheat in the air fryer for a different way to enjoy the baked potatoes.

Should I Preheat The Grill?

Preheating your grill is essential. You’ll want to make sure it’s good and hot. We recommend trying to get it to an even 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit before putting the potatoes on the grill. Preheat the grill with the lid closed and it should reach the right temperature in about 15 minutes.

How will I know when the Potato is done?

Potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork or the internal temperature is at 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Use an instant read thermometer to easily check the internal temperature.

How To Serve Grilled Baked Potatoes

Potatoes, especially grilled baked potatoes, are a great addition to every meal. We love to cook our whole meal at once on the grill, so Asian Pork Loin with a side of Green Beans is a big favorite in our house.

Another great way to cook a protein and veggies at the same time is grilling Marinated Vegetable and Steak Kabobs. We also love to serve Grilled Corn Salad when we are feeding a crowd or even if it’s just our family. While everyone is patiently waiting for dinner to cook, Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a great appetizer to serve, or serve it with the meal. They’ll fly off the plate!

More Ways To Enjoy Potatoes

• Crowd-pleasing Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon are quick, easy and are grilled in a foil packet, making clean up a breeze.
• Fire up the Blackstone this evening and make Loaded Smashed Potatoes. With a few kitchen staples like bacon, cheese and sour cream, you’re well on your way to a mouthwatering potato side dish.
• Seasoned, slightly charred Grilled Sweet Potatoes are definitely going to become a family favorite. They only take 20 minutes and go well with just about any meal so add them to your meal plan this week.
• Fire up the smoker for restaurant-quality Hasselback Potatoes. Crispy edges and cheese put these potatoes over the top!