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Posted: 03/09/23

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Smoked baked potatoes collage. Top image overhead shot of baked potato with butter, bottom image of side hot of baked potato with butter
Smoked baked potato with butter on plate
Traeger baked potato collage. Top potato with butter on plate, bottom potatoes on smoker
Smoked baked potato with butter on plate
Traeger smoked potato with butter on plate
Smoked baked potato with butter on plate
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These Smoked Baked Potatoes are seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic pepper and then slow cooked on your Traeger electric pellet grill. They are a quick and easy side dish that anyone can make. Perfect to pair with your smoked pork, steak or chicken!

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Smoked Baked Potato with butter on plate

I think baked potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables. Where some people love the fluffy insides, I love the perfectly crispy skin, especially when it’s been seasoned with a little salt, pepper and garlic. That’s why we will both love these Smoked Baked Potatoes because they are fluffy on the inside with a crispy seasoned skin.

We’ve made them on the grill before and these Grilled Baked Potatoes have become one of our favorite go to recipes when we are grilling.

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Why You’ll Love this Smoked Baked Potatoes Recipe!
Ingredients for Smoked Baked Potatoes
How to make Smoked Baked Potatoes
What Potatoes Should I Use?
How Long to Smoke Traeger Baked Potatoes
What Pellets Should I Use When Smoking Potatoes?
The BEST Baked Potato Toppings
Serving Suggestions
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Smoked Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
Tips
Nutrition Information
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Why You’ll Love this Smoked Baked Potatoes Recipe!

  • A healthy side dish for all of your main meat dishes.
  • It only requires five ingredients that more than likely you have in your house.
  • Easy to cook with your smoked meat. Just adjust the cooking time by the temperature you are cooking your meat at. High temp? Lower the cooking time. Lower temp? Raise the cooking time!
  • Did we mention they are light and fluffy inside with a crispy, seasoned skin just like a steakhouse?

Ingredients for Smoked Baked Potatoes

  • Potatoes – The best potatoes to smoke are going to be the same ones that are great for baking in the oven like Russet and Yukon Gold. Get potatoes that are similar in size so the cooking time is the same.
  • Olive oil – You could also use butter to rub on the outside of the potato to get that crispy skin.
  • Seasonings – Salt, pepper, garlic powder or our famous Beef Rub works great on these.
  • Toppings – Butter, sour cream, cheese, parsley
Traeger Baked Potatoes on smoker

How to make Smoked Baked Potatoes

  1. Prep smoker to a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine garlic powder, black pepper and salt in a small bowl, stir to combine.
  3. Scrub potato well under warm water. Brush with olive oil. Roll potatoes coat with the spices.
  4. Place potatoes on the smoker set to 225 degrees F. Smoke for 3 hours or until fork tender.
Baked Potato on Smoker

What Potatoes Should I Use?

There are many potatoes to choose from at the market. When you’re looking to make a great smoked baked potato you’ll definitely want to use a russet potato. The thick skin and high starch content is perfect for baking.

The only other potatoes I’d recommend for smoking would be a Yukon Gold or sweet potato. 

How Long to Smoke Traeger Baked Potatoes

It will take about 3 hours to smoke a baked potato at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure they are “fork tender” or if you stick a fork in them it’s easy to pierce through the middle.

Another option is to use an instant read thermometer and the potatoes are cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 205-210 degrees Fahrenheit.

It’s easy to adjust the cooking time to match temperatures your main protein is cooked at on the smoker too. Here’s an easy chart to use as a guide.

Cooking time will vary upon the size of your potato. These are just guides to start with.

TemperatureTime
225º F2 hours, or slightly longer
250º F2 hours
275º F2 hours, or slightly less
275º F1 ½ hours, or slightly longer
325º F1 ½ hours
350º Fbetween 1 – 1 ½ hours

What Pellets Should I Use When Smoking Potatoes?

We prefer a pellet with a strong smoky flavor like Hickory. Another great option would be a competition blend of pellets.

Pecan and Mesquite pair nicely with smoked potatoes too.

The BEST Baked Potato Toppings

  • Smoked Bacon
  • Sour Cream
  • Butter
  • Chives
  • Green Onions
  • Cheese
  • Leftover Brisket
  • Leftover Pulled Pork
Traeger Baked Potato with butter

Serving Suggestions

Now you have a Smoked Baked Potato, but what will you serve it with? This is a few of our favorite main dishes to pair with those potatoes!

  • Smoked Pork Loin – Oh my goodness so much flavor and so juicy!
  • Smoked Meatloaf – This isn’t your Grandma’s meatloaf (<— I’m sure hers was great!), sooooo much flavor!
  • Smoked Chicken Breasts – Juicy, tender and HEALTHY! Perfect for meal prep!

More potato recipes!

  • Cheesy Potatoes on the Grill with Bacon
  • Seasoned Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Garlic Herbed Grilled Potatoes
  • Baked Potatoes on the Grill

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5 from 8 votes

Smoked Baked Potatoes

These light and fluffy Smoked Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish recipe for your Traeger! Brushed with olive oil and then seasoned with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Prep:10 minutes mins
Cook:2 hours hrs
Total:2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
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Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes medium
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Prep smoker according to manufacturer's directions to a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl combine garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Wash potatoes. Brush with olive oil. Roll potatoes in spices in bowl until they are completely covered.
  • Place potatoes on smoker set to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke for 2 hours or until soft and fork tender.
  • Serve potatoes with your favorite toppings!

Tips

  • We prefer a pellet with a strong smoky flavor like Hickory. Another great option would be a competition blend of pellets.
  • Pecan and Mesquite pair nicely with smoked potatoes too.
  • You’ll definitely want to use a russet potato. The next best option is Yukon Gold potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 202kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 39g (13%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 3g (5%), Sodium: 592mg (26%), Potassium: 897mg (26%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin C: 12.1mg (15%), Calcium: 28mg (3%), Iron: 1.8mg (10%)
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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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  1. W D says

    Posted on 9/5/22 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    Great and easy recipe…

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 9/6/22 at 11:45 am

      Great to hear! Thanks for rating and commenting on this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Ron says

    Posted on 1/5/20 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    Great tasting Idaho on the Traeger. My wife loves the white part and I love the skins. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Megan Mitzel says

      Posted on 1/6/20 at 9:14 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m glad it was a hit!

      Reply
  3. Texas Bubba says

    Posted on 8/10/19 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    Lots of bang for the buck. Great taste with no effort.

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    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 8/12/19 at 1:27 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back and rating and commenting!

      Reply
  4. Renee Goerger says

    Posted on 7/8/19 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    I just said to my husband last night as we were eating these potatoes “I could eat these every day and be a very happy girl!”

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/11/19 at 2:48 pm

      I feel that way too!!

      Reply
  5. Rebecca Hubbell says

    Posted on 7/8/19 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love my Traeger and have been making ALL of the things on it – these potatoes were a real winner!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/11/19 at 2:48 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  6. Melissa Howell says

    Posted on 2/8/19 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE baked potatoes. And you’re right–they’re not nearly as good in the microwave. I seriously need to come to your house and have you smoke everything for me for an entire week!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 2/12/19 at 2:55 am

      You would be in heaven!

      Reply
  7. Malinda Linnebur says

    Posted on 1/8/19 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    This will be the perfect baked potato for our steaks!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:07 pm

      Such a great way to make a potato!

      Reply
    • Sandi says

      Posted on 6/2/19 at 8:33 pm

      Does it matter which flavor pellets to use? I just got a Traeger so I’m excited to try these but don’t see which pellets you used or if it makes a difference.
      Thanks for sharing your recipes, it’s a big help when new to smoking food.

      Reply
      • Julie Evink says

        Posted on 6/3/19 at 5:32 pm

        Hi! You can def change up the pellets but honestly I usually stick with a mixed blend like competition blend! That’s what we love!

  8. Danielle Green says

    Posted on 1/7/19 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    These look so simple yet so delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 1/8/19 at 5:15 pm

      They are such an easy and simple side dish idea!

      Reply

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