Easy Grilled Potatoes in Foil
Tender and flavorful, Easy Grilled Potatoes in Foil with garlic are a fantastic side dish for every occasion. Simple ingredients wrapped up in a pouch and grilled to perfection….this simple recipe will be a weekly staple. Easy clean up, too!
Grilled Potatoes in Foil
My favorite grilling recipe of all time….Easy Grilled Garlic Potatoes in Foil. I almost feel like this one is a little to easy to share as a recipe but every time I make it for guests they rave about it.
And there are never any leftovers….which is a sure sign that a recipe is one that should be shared. Over and over again. It really couldn’t be simpler to make. I start with a foil “bowl” and fill it with baby Yukon golds. If you can’t find them, then just cut up some potatoes into bite sized pieces…there are really no rules here.
How To Make Grilled Potatoes
- Start with a foil “bowl” and fill it with baby Yukon golds. If you can’t find them, then just cut up some potatoes into bite sized pieces…there are really no rules here.
- Toss in a handful of fresh garlic cloves, I like to smash them with a knife to release all that goodness locked inside. It seeps out into the olive oil that’s drizzled over top making everything all garlic-y and fabulous. I rough cut some sweet onions and throw them in there too.
- Then, toss in a few fresh herbs, salt and pepper….seal it all up and throw it on the grill.
You can easily customize this recipe with your favorite herbs, spices and more. Just add whatever you like and then dig in!
Tips for Making Grilled Potatoes in Foil Packets
- Using smaller potatoes is so much easier since it keeps chopping to a minimum. New potatoes or fingerling potatoes work well because you can just cut them in half.
- Don’t have a grill? You can cook your potato packets in the oven at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Don’t skimp on the olive oil. Too little oil will cause your potatoes to stick to the foil and burn.
Serving Suggestions
It’s a great summer side dish because you can get your Garlic Potatoesl going before starting your barbecue chicken or grilled steak.
More Potato Recipes
I have, literally, been making these grilled potatoes for well over 20 years and haven’t changed them up much at all. They’re one of the most requested recipes I make….aside from these mashed potatoes or these Roasted Fingerling Potatoes. And they were definitely the inspiration for these Skillet Smashed Potatoes I made a few years back.
And I even made a Southwest Style Potato Foil Packet for the grill! The only thing I can say now is…..I’m sorry I waited so long to share them with all of you!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 5-6 peeled whole garlic cloves
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Equipment
- 1 grill
Instructions
- Preheat grill.
- Lay two sheets of heavy duty foil, approximately 24 inches long, on top of each other and form a bowl.
- Arrange the potatoes in the center of the bowl. Top the potatoes with the garlic and onion.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil.
- Place the thyme on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Seal the foil pouch on the top and sides. Grill for 25-30 minutes over high heat or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Carefully open the foil packet and serve immediately.
13 Comments on “Easy Grilled Potatoes in Foil”
Thank you! I made these tonight!!! Your email came just in time! DELICIOUS!!
Perfect recipe!
I made pizzelles today to fill. How do I keep them till tomorrow so I can fill them?
Hi! You can just store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Would this recipe work for a griddle?
It could but you still need to cover it someway to trap the heat. You could also do it in a 425 degree oven for the same amount of time.
I don’t roll the foil packet all the way down, I leave some room at the top. This way, halfway through I can pick up the packet (With an oven mitt!!) and shake it up a bit to be sure not to burn the bottom part of the potatoes…..
Great tips!
I would love to try something like this for a party of over 120 guests – would you recommend doing this in the full-size aluminum trays covered in foil on the grill? These sounds sooo yummy and easy!
Yes! You could totally do this in an aluminum tray but you’ll need to cook them much longer due to the quantity. Just keep an eye on them after the required cooking time to be sure they don’t burn.
I would love to make this recipe in the winter months so how long and what temperature would you recommend for the oven?
You can roast them in the oven at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.
Have you did these for a party of 150 in the oven in a foiled pan? If so how long do they cook for and what temperature?
Ummm, no but I’m sure it would work well. I would just be sure to stir them every 20-30 minutes and my guess would be they’re going to take an hour or more.