Grilled Potatoes in Foil

This potatoes in foil grill recipe is one my favorite sides to make. This dish is budget friendly and only require a few ingredients. You can easily change the seasoning or add other ingredients to add more flavor.

Toss this on the grill or in your oven for delicious potatoes in hardly any time at all. I love foil pack recipes because there isn’t any cleanup. Simple combine the potatoes, seasoning, and onion in the foil and grill to perfection.

You might also like Cheesy Foil Pack Potatoes or Foil Pack Sweet Potatoes. Other foil pack ideas include Hobo Dinner Foil Pack Recipe, Foil Pack Grilled Mushrooms Recipe, Grilled Zucchini in Foil and Grilled Cauliflower in Foil.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe for grilled potatoes in foil is so easy and the potatoes taste absolutely amazing. They are cooked tender and pairs perfectly with any main dish. My family loves them which makes this a side that we make often.

When we grill out, I love to be able to make my side dishes on the grill. Potatoes in foil are so easy to cook and require very little clean up. You will love how simple this is.

The potatoes and onion have the best flavor. If you love baked potatoes, try this simple recipe for potato foil packets. You can easily add in vegetables, use different seasoning or add in some protein.

Ingredients

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Additions and Variation Ideas

• Veggies – Feel free to add in vegetables to this potato foil pack. We recommend red bell peppers or green peppers. Slice carrots or mushrooms are always a good addition when making these potatoes.
• Add Meat – Another additions that would be delicious is to add in some protein. We recommend smoked sausage, diced ham, chopped bacon, or Italian Sausage. It adds flavor and could be a complete meal.
• Seasoning – We used simple seasoning when we made this foil pack potatoes dish. There are many different seasoning you can use. You can add in some spice by add in red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chili powder. Other suggestions would be Garlic Powder, Ranch Seasoning, Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme.

How to Make Foil Pack Potatoes on Grill

• Step 1 – Peel the potatoes and slice into 1/4” thick slices.

• Step 2 – Peel and thinly slice the onion.

• Step 3 – Place foil on the counter and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. I used 1 piece of foil per each potato.

• Step 4 – Place the potatoes and onion slices on the foil.  Season each packet with approximately ¼ tsp of the Salt and Pepper and top with 1 Tablespoon of the butter. Adding the butter and seasoning gives the potatoes the perfect amount of flavor.

• Step 5 – Fold each foil packet close and seal tightly.

• Step 6 – Grill over medium-high heat for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are soft. I like to check at about 15 minutes to about 20 minutes so they do not over cook.

• Step 7 – Remove the heat, be careful when opening the foil packet and enjoy.

Expert Tips

• Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil – We used heavy duty foil to make sure that it doesn’t break when cooking. 
• Carefully Open Foil Packs – After you have finished baking potatoes, be careful open the foil packs. Hot steam will come out when you open the foil packs. Use a fork to pierce the packs before opening, if you prefer.
• Cut Potatoes evenly – Make sure to cut the potatoes about the same size so they cook evenly. Thickness of the potatoes will depend on how long it takes to cook them.
• Serve Immediately – For best results we recommend serving these potatoes immediately.
• Olive Oil – You can use olive oil instead of butter if you prefer. I usually spray the foil with olive oil before adding the potatoes.

What Temp Should I Grill Potatoes in Foil?

We recommend grilling potatoes in foil at medium high heat. I place the foil packs directly on the heat for best results.

How Long to Grill Potatoes in Foil

The potatoes will take about 30 to 40 minutes to grill on medium high heat. Make sure to cut potatoes about the same size and width so they cook in about the same length of time.

Serving Suggestions

These grilled potatoes are the perfect grilled side dish to many recipes. We love to make Grilled Tomahawk Steak Recipe, Jack Daniels Burgers or Grilled Chicken Wings to serve with these potatoes for a complete meal idea.

Topping Ideas

After you have pulled the potatoes off the grill, add your favorite topping. These are some of our suggestions.

• Parmesan Cheese
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Chives
• Slice Jalapenos
• Green Onions
• Bacon Bits