Description
These Baked Potatoes on the Grill are a simple and delicious side dish perfect for any barbecue or summer meal. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and customizable with your favorite toppings, they are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped chives, bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Prepare Potatoes: Pat dry the potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Rub with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Wrap Potatoes: Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and grill for 45-60 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.
- Finish Cooking: Unwrap the potatoes, fluff the insides, add desired toppings, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy skins, unwrap the potatoes during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
- Microwaving the potatoes for 5-6 minutes before grilling can reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg