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Golden and crisp outside and creamy inside, these potatoes take everything there is to love about a piping hot pan of Oven Roasted Potatoes, then add the smokiness of the grill. In other words, they taste amazing. Plus, we get to cook them outside, and in the summer food cooked outside just tastes better than food cooked inside. Grilled Corn and Grilled Eggplant agree. Don’t you? If you don’t have a grill, do not fret. While you can’t 100% replace the smoky somethin’ somethin’ the grill adds to these potatoes, I have a tip for you to grill potatoes in the oven too. Snag your spuds. Let’s grill potatoes!

How to Make Grilled Potatoes in Foil

Grilling the potatoes in a foil packet makes this recipe easy and foolproof.

Similar to this Grilled Salmon in Foil, grilling the potatoes in foil traps heat, allowing the potatoes to steam and the insides to become tender.The heat of the grill turns the outsides deep golden and crisp. I always pick the crispiest ones of the pack.

You can grill just about any kind of potato, and season them off however you like. We usually opt for herbs and Parmesan, but even straight-up salt and pepper is pretty incredible.

The Ingredients

Potatoes. You can use this recipe for grilled potato slices (if your potatoes are larger) or halved/quartered potatoes (if your potatoes are smaller).

Olive Oil. Essential for flavor and for ensuring the roasted potatoes on the grill brown and crisp properly.Seasonings. I am a forever fan of garlic herb potatoes, so my go-to is a mix of rosemary, oregano, and garlic powder, plus plenty of salt and pepper. Feel free to season these BBQ potatoes as your heart desires. (The lemon/garlic combo these Grilled Cauliflower Steaks use would be tasty too.)

The Directions

Looking for grilled potato wedges? Check out these Grilled Sweet Potatoes for inspiration. Skip the deep fry, and try other methods like Baked French Fries or Air Fryer French Fries, Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and of course these grilled potatoes. My all-around pick for the best type of potato to grill is Yukon gold baby potatoes. They cook quickly, hold up on the grill, and their buttery texture and flavor make them a winner for BBQ potatoes.

If your potatoes are larger than a golf ball, I suggest cutting them into 1/2-inch thick rounds to make grilled potato slices.If your potatoes are roughly golf ball sized or smaller, you can cut them into halves or quarters.

You also can make grilled russet potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch slices, then grill as directed.

Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Prick all over with a fork.Microwave on high for 5 minutes, flipping over halfway through.Wrap in two layers of foil, then grill on all sides for 30 to 40 minutes with the lid closed, until the potatoes are tender all the way through with pierced with a skewer.

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover grilled potatoes for up to 5 days.To Reheat. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F, until heated through.To Freeze. I do not recommend freezing potatoes, as their texture can become mealy once thawed.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Long Tongs. So you can flip your favorite grilled vegetables safely and confidently.Aluminum Foil. All-purpose and great for making Grilled Chicken Fajitas in foil and more!

Crispy grilled potatoes, you fit in anywhere—including my round of second helpings!