Leslie's Salty Grilled Potatoes

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These baked potatoes on the grill are easy to make and turn out perfectly fluffy inside with crispy skin. But be careful — no other baked potato will do after you make this recipe. So be prepared to make it again and again!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4

On the hunt for the perfect grilled potato with crispy skin and fluffy interior? Look no further than this 5-star recipe. Salty grilled potatoes are the way to go when you need portable, hearty, and delicious fare. Learn how long to grill potatoes in foil, plus get tips for serving and storage.

How to Make Grilled Potatoes

Get ready for super soft grilled potatoes that are surprisingly easy to make. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

How to Grill Potatoes in Foil

  1. Slather squares of aluminum foil with butter, then top with the seasonings.
  2. Roll each potato in foil before puncturing the wrapping with a fork or knife.
  3. Grill for about one hour, or until soft.

What to Serve With Grilled Potatoes

Summertime favorites like sloppy joes or pasta salad pair perfectly with fluffy grilled potatoes. Add cold fried chicken for a deliciously easy picnic.

How to Store Grilled Potatoes

Refrigerate cooked potatoes for up to five days in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Store within 2 hours of cooking for best results.

Grilled (or baked) potatoes will last up to six months in the freezer. Be sure to wrap them completely in aluminum foil or plastic before placing them inside a heavy-duty bag. Reheat potatoes in a 425 degrees F oven until thoroughly warmed.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Very yummy, tangy skins and perfectly cooked inside," says Eileen in AR. "We made it with a one-hour drunken chicken recipe and everything came out at the same time. Perfecto!"

"Make sure your potatoes are completely dry before salting and seasoning them in the foil wrap," suggests randys'_subbie. "My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed these grilled potatoes!"

"This was a really easy and great way to make potatoes," shares Tovah1013. "Easy to adjust with other seasonings too. Next time I will poke more holes in the potatoes so that the butter and seasonings seep into them more."

Editorial contributions by Rai Mincey

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 medium potatoes

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 4 tablespoons coarse salt

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon pepper

  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Overhead shot of measured ingredients gathered to make salty grilled potatoes

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  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat.

  3. Prepare four foil squares large enough to fold over one potato each. Spread butter onto foil in a large enough area that the potato will be completely covered when rolled up. Sprinkle salt, garlic, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly over foil. Roll each potato in the foil; puncture the package (including the potato) with a fork or knife a few times.

    Whole potatoes being seasoned and wrapped in foil for grilling, as shot from above

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  4. Grill for 1 hour, or until soft, turning the potatoes often.

    Foil-wrapped potatoes being grilled over charcoal, as seen from above

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  5. Serve with your favorite toppings.

    overhead angle looking at a plate with a salty grilled potato on it topped with sour cream and chopped chives

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
12g Fat
43g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 5377mg 234%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 66mg 366%
Potassium 1047mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.