Home » Course » Side DishBaked Potatoes On The Grill Pin RecipeRate RecipeNovember 8, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These baked potatoes on the grill are perfect for your backyard barbecue or campfire meal. Jump to Recipe Firing up the grill? You’ll love this summer potato recipe. Baked potatoes on the grill are the perfect side for grilled meats, veggies and fruits. (If you haven’t jumped on the fruit grilling bandwagon, what are you waiting for?) This foil packet potato method creates salty, crispy skin and soft, fluffy insides to die for. Add your favorite toppings and you’ve got the perfect loaded baked potato. These are also great as campfire potatoes. Just place them on a rack and you can cook them directly over the fire. Notable: crispy potato skin on the outside, while the inside of the potato is soft and pillowy Main Ingredients: large potatoes, vegetable oil, coarse saltCooking Method: grillCooking Time: 15 minutes prep time, 45 minutes cooking timePairs well with: grilled meats, fish and seafoodDiets: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, veganSpecial Equipment Needed: grill, cutting board, paring knife, fork, basting brush, aluminum foil Table of Contents Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructions Recipe Tips What To Serve With Baked Potatoes on the GrillMore Baked Potato RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsBaked Potatoes on the Grill Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this best baked potatoes recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making these baked potatoes on the grill you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Baked Potatoes on the Grill Ingredients 4 large potatoes2 tbsp vegetable oil2 tbsp coarse salt Variations and Substitutions Potatoes: Russet potatoes (also called Idaho potatoes) are best for baking because they are low in moisture and have a thick skin that puffs and crisps nicely. Vegetable Oil: Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil, grapeseed oil or avocado olive oil, for example. Coarse Salt: Kosher salt or sea salt are great options that will give your potato skins a little crunch, or use what you have on hand. Just don’t skip the salt! Other seasonings: When you’re sprinkling salt onto the oil-rubbed potato, you can also sprinkle on any other seasoning you like. Consider pepper or garlic powder, for example. Fully Loaded Baked Potatoes on the Grill Gather some toppings and you’ve got a grilled baked potato bar that your whole family will enjoy. Here are some delicious flavor combos: Loaded Classic – Cheddar cheese, dollop of sour cream, green onions and bacon bits (optional).Loaded Chili – Easy chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions and/or avocado. Broccoli Cheddar – Parmesan roasted broccoli and melted cheddar cheese.Southwestern – Pico de gallo, corn, black beans, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado (or guacamole). Lox – Smoked salmon, chives, cream cheeseFajita – Fajita chicken, bell peppers, onion, cilantro lime sour cream and shredded cheeseGoat Cheese and Herbs – Mix together goat cheese, olive oil, parsley, shallots and lemon zest. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this traditional baked potato recipe, try our Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes. You’ll love them because they are melt in your mouth perfection. Full of thin, tender potato slices roasted to a golden crisp and stuffed with melty cheddar cheese. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Grill — An indoor or outdoor grill is needed for this recipe. We love our indoor Zojirushi grill for cooking inside. Instructions This section shows how to cook baked potatoes on the grill, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREPARE: Firstly, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and scrub potatoes getting all the dirt off the skin. Then pat dry with paper towel. PREPARE POTATOES FOR COOKING: Poke unwrapped potatoes with a fork a couple of times. These small holes help venting the potato. Afterwards, brush oil on the outside of each potato. Sprinkle the entire potato with coarse salt. Then use your hands to make sure the salt is rubbed on and isn’t falling off. Finally cover them in aluminum foil. COOK: Place potatoes on the hot grill rack. Close the cover, if possible. Bake for 45 minutes, turning with tongs every 5-10 minutes. CHECK DONENESS: Check potato by piercing through the foil and potato with a fork. If the potato is done, the fork will insert easily into the middle of the potato. If it is still a little firm, cook for longer, checking every 4-5 minutes. The length of cooking time will depend on the size of the potato and the heat of the grill. LET COOL: Remove from grill. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before handling. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love crispy potato side dishes then you’ll love our Air Fryer Potato Wedges. They are crispy on the outside and perfectly soft in the middle. Air fryer potato wedges pair with any meal. Stef says…. Grilled baked potatoes are fun and easy! They are a great summer or winter potato side dish. You can even cook these over a campfire if you have a rack to set them on. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best baked potato on the grill. Tip: Russet or Idaho potatoes are best for baking because they are low in moisture and have a thick skin that puffs and crisps nicely.Tip: Don’t skip the salt, it will give your potato skins a little crunch and tons of flavor. Tip: Make sure your potatoes are approximately the same size, to be sure they are all done at the same time. Smaller potatoes might be done sooner. What To Serve With Baked Potatoes on the Grill We love to eating a perfect grilled potato all by itself. But sometimes you need to serve this great side dish as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes: Main Course: Serve baked potatoes with fluffy interior with Air Fryer Ribs, or Grilled Chicken Marinade with Lemon. These delicious baked potatoes taste great with Chipotle Chicken Kabobs as well. Salad: Pair grilled baked potatoes with a fresh salad. A green salad like our Easy Italian Salad or Chopped Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Sides: These potatoes would also taste great with Air Fryer Pineapple, Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Beets or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Chopped Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Air Fryer Ribs Grilled Chicken Marinade with Lemon Fresh Green Beans In Air Fryer More Baked Potato Recipes Don’t feel like firing up the grill? Baked potatoes are just as amazing in the oven (or convection oven), crock pot and in a toaster oven. And, if you’re in a hurry, you can bake potatoes in an air fryer, instant pot or microwave for faster results. Convection Oven Baked Potatoes Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Crockpot Baked Potatoes Toaster Oven Baked Potato How To Store Refrigerate: Store leftover potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 days. While the skin may not be as crispy, they will still taste just as good. Freeze: Additionally, you can freeze baked potatoes for up to a month. Before freezing, make sure your potatoes are fully cooled and don’t contain any toppings. Wrap them in foil or plastic wrap, ensuring no part of the potato is exposed to air. Place in a freezer safe container or sealed freezer bag without any excess air. Defrosting: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or, for faster results, thaw in the microwave. How To Reheat Reheat baked potato leftovers in the microwave or in the air fryer. Common Questions What grill temperature should baked potato be cooked at? Preheat your grill to a high heat, approximately 400 degrees F, and cook potatoes for 45 minutes to one hour to get the best texture inside and the crispiest skin on the outside. Should baked potatoes be wrapped in foil? On the grill, we recommend cooking your potatoes in foil to protect the skins from charring. How long should you bake a potato for? Depending on the size, 45 minutes to 1 hour at 400˚ should be enough time to make your potatoes fluffy and steamy inside with crispy skin outside. Can you make baked sweet potatoes with the same method? As a matter of fact, yes! However, sweet potatoes have a slightly different cooking time, depending on the size and type of potatoes. What kind of grill works best with this easy side dish? You can make baked potatoes on all kinds of grills, such as a charcoal grill, an electric grill or a gas grill, for example. Moreover, this perfect side dish cooks on the campfire as well. For best results, put them on a rack and cook the grilled baked potatoes directly over the fire. 5 from 3 votes Baked Potatoes on the Grill Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes Print Pin Rate 4 potatoes These baked potatoes on the grill are perfect for your backyard barbecue or campfire meal. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipment1 Grill Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 4 potatoes▢ 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or avocado)▢ 2 tbsp coarse salt InstructionsPreheat grill to medium high heat.Scrub potatoes to get all dirt off the skin of the potato. Pat dry. Poke potatoes 6-8 times with a fork to vent the potato. Brush oil on the outside of each potato. Sprinkle the potato with coarse salt. Use your hands to make sure the salt is rubbed on and isn’t falling off. Wrap potatoes in foil and place potatoes on the grill rack. Close the cover, if possible. Bake for 45 minutes, turning with tongs every 5-10 minutes.Check potato by piercing through the foil and potato with a fork. If the potato is done, the fork will insert easily into the center of the potato. If it is still a little firm, cook for longer, checking every 5 minutes. The length of cooking time will depend on the size of the potato and the heat of the grill.Remove from grill. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before handling.Once cooked, make a large slice down the center of the potato and fluff up the center of the potato a little. Add toppings that melt first, like butter or cheese. Then add more toppings like sour cream, chives, bacon or any of your other favorite toppings. Notes You can cook these over a campfire as well if you have a rack to set them on. When you’re sprinkling salt, you can also sprinkle any other seasoning you like on your potatoes. Consider pepper or garlic powder. NutritionServing: 1potato | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3499mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet