Baked Potatoes On The Grill

This simple method for grilled baked potatoes uses the BBQ instead of the oven for perfect baked potatoes every time. A super easy summer side dish pairs well with BBQ and grilled meats. Grilled baked potatoes have crispy salty skin and the inside is fluffy and moist. Fire up the grill and try this easy BBQ baked potato recipe with your favorite toppings.

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Why you will love baked potatoes on the grill

• The salt crust gives these potatoes a crispy flavorful skin
• The inside stays fluffy and soft, perfect for loading up with your favorite toppings
• The grill adds a smoky charred flavor that pairs well with summer BBQ
• Using the BBQ won’t heat up the house on hot summer days

Grilled Baked Potato Variations

While Idaho and Russet potatoes are a great choice for baked potatoes, you can add variety to this recipe by using your favorite type of potato. Even sweet potatoes and yams can be grilled into beautiful baked potatoes.

There is no end to the delicious toppings you can add to baked potatoes. Changing up the toppings can be a great way to add variety to a grilled baked potato. A fun summer BBQ idea is to have a bunch of toppings for people to dress their own like a backyard baked potato bar.

Try some of these great baked potato toppings:

• Bacon
• Cheese
• Sour cream
• Green onions
• Chives
• Pepperoni
• Taco beef
• Chili
• Hollandaise
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Queso
• Beans
• Salsa
• Hot peppers
• Fresh herbs

Tips for Perfect Grilled Baked Potatoes

• Always make sure the grill is preheated before adding the potatoes to make sure they cook evenly. The perfect temperature for cooking grilled baked potatoes is 350°F.
• Pre-cooking the potatoes in the microwave will soften the inside leading to a fluffy soft center on the grill.
• Use the prick test with a fork or a knife to test when your potatoes are done grilling. There should be little resistance and the fork should slide in easily.
• Make sure you wrap the potatoes in foil before placing them on the grill. This lets the potato cook properly without burning the skin.
• Potatoes need a lot of seasoning and the salt coating in this recipe may seem generous but it’s an important step to ensuring great-tasting potatoes.
• Avoid opening the lid of the BBQ as much as possible when baking potatoes to keep the heat in.

Baked Potatoes On The Grill Ingredients:

• Russet potatoes
• Olive or avocado oil
• Coarse sea salt

Best Way to Store BBQ Baked Potatoes

Leftover grilled baked potatoes need to be refrigerated to keep them fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container and use them within 5 days.

To reheat baked potatoes, heat the oven or BBQ to 350°F. Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and place directly on the rack or grill. Heat for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Insert a knife into the potato to make sure it’s warmed through.

Freezing Instructions

Baked potatoes can be frozen for later use if you take precautions to store them properly. Make sure the potatoes are individually wrapped in foil and place the wrapped potatoes in a large resealable freezer bag. Frozen baked potatoes can stay frozen for up to 1 month.

Thaw frozen baked potatoes in the fridge overnight or by removing the foil and heating them in the microwave on low heat for 60 second intervals until thawed.

Baked Potatoes On The Grill

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Cooked on the grill as an easy summer sidedish these, baked potatoes have a crispy skin and are soft and fluffy inside.Loaded up with your favorite toppings, grilled baked potatoes pair perfectlywith BBQ and grilled meats of all kinds.

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Ingredients 

• 4 medium russet potatoes evenly sized
• 4 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
• Coarse sea salt enough to coat potatoes

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Instructions

• Preheat grill to 350°F.
  
• Prepare the potatoes by washing well to dislodge any dirt on the skin. Use a fork to prick the skin of each potato several times. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
• Add salt to cover the bottom of a small bowl. Place the oiled potatoes in the small bowl one at a time and rotate until the outside of the potato is fully covered in a thin layer of salt.
  
• Place the oiled and salted potatoes on a microwave safe dish and cook in the microwave on high for 4-6 minutes.
  
• Wrap each potato tightly with aluminum foil and place on the hot grill. Close the lid and cook for 30-40 minutes. Keep the lid closed as much as possible during cooking.
  
• After 30 minutes check to see if the potatoes are done by carefully unwrapping one of the potatoes and piercing the skin with a fork. If the fork inserts easily the potatoes are done.
  
• Remove the potatoes from the grill, and unwrap the foil. Slice each potato open lengthwise like a book. Fluff the insides of the potato with a fork and dress with your favorite baked potato topping before serving
  

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg