These foil pack grilled red potatoes are an easy side to add to any bbq. All you need to do to make these grilled potatoes in foil is toss them in olive oil, spices, and create foil pack!
I am a grilling machine. I’ve gotten really good at being patient with my grilling instead of checking my meat/veggies too soon, which risks ruining the grill marks 😀 And, it’s all about the grill marks. We’re going back to the basics today with this simple tutorial on how to make grilled red potatoes, a summertime fav!
How to Grill Potatoes
These amazing grilled potatoes only take about 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook. The method we are using today is the foil pack method, where you place all of your ingredients on a piece of foil, seal it with another piece of foil, and bake it on the grill. It’s easy to do and has easier cleanup!
Red Potatoes
Start off by washing 1 lb. of red potatoes and quartering them. All you need to do is simply cut your potatoes in half and then half again! We like using red potatoes because they’re the perfect bite-sized potato and the skin isn’t as rough as other kinds of potatoes. We also used a small yellow onion because of its amazing flavor addition.
Veggie tip: Next time, try adding in other veggies like sweet potato, zucchini, and bell pepper! You’ll never want to cook your veggies another way!
Olive Oil + Spices
In order to coat your potatoes in a good amount of olive oil and spices, we like to place the veggies into a large plastic bag. That way, you can seal the bag and shake the potatoes to evenly coat everything. We kept the spices on these amazing grilled potatoes pretty simple:
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Spice tip: You can add any spices that your palate prefers, but I like garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley.
Foil Pack
Once your potatoes are fully coated with all the good stuff, it’s time to make your foil pack. I have officially mastered the foil pack fold. The more you practice the easier it gets, I promise! Place a sheet of heavy-duty foil (or 2 pieces of normal foil) on your counter. Then, transfer the veggies, olive oil, and spices onto the foil. Place another piece of foil on top and carefully fold all 4 sides together to create your pack. Last, using a fork, poke a few holes on the top of your foil pack. This will ensure even cooking.
Grill at 400ºF
Grill your foil pack red potatoes at around 400ºF. Place the foil pack right on top of the flames and cover grill. Grill for about 20 minutes or until you can easily pierce your potatoes with a fork.
Grill marks tip: the best way to get grill marks and a crispier potato is to grill at a higher temperature right on top of the flames. This will create that amazing char flavor as well! Oh, and don’t skimp on the olive oil. This will help crisp things up as well!
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Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes
These foil pack grilled red potatoes are an easy side to add to any bbq. They are full of garlic-y flavor a hint of char!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. red potatoes, quartered
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning*
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First, heat your grill to 400ºF.
- Next, prepare red potatoes. Wash them and pat dry. Then, cut in half, and in half again to quarter them.
- Prep onion by finely dicing. Then, place all vegetables into a large plastic gallon-sized bag.
- Drizzle on olive oil and add spices. Seal bag and shake so that veggies get completely coated in olive oil and spices.
- Transfer vegetables onto a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Then place another piece of foil on top. Fold the sides in, creating your foil pack. Last, use a fork to poke a few holes on the top of your foil pack.
- Place foil pack on your heated grill right on top of the flames. Then, cover grill and let cook for around 20 minutes or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork and have reached desired consistency.
Tips & Notes
- Italian seasoning: option to use 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1 teaspoon dried parsley instead.
- Foil: make sure you are using a heavy-duty foil to prevent the oil from leaking into the grill. Option to use 2 pieces of foil instead.
- This recipe was slightly altered on April 11, 2019.
Made these last night and both my husband and I loved them! Easy, delicious and a great side for grilled food. Thank you
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These were so delicious! I had to adapt a bit due to the StayAtHome Order, so used fresh thyme sprigs instead of Italian seasoning and I had baby gold potatoes. Double layered my foil and grilled along side some chicken and it was so simple and easy clean up for this momma. Thanks for your recipes and always giving me inspiration for a yummy meal!
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YAY!!! So glad you love this recipe!
FYI wish I’d read the comments about grill catching 🔥 FIRE 🔥. I ruined my husbands $600 Pit Boss. Paint and metal literally melted of the grill. Caught fire within first 5 minutes. Thank God I was right there or would’ve caught our house on FIRE! I do this kind of potato recipe almost weekly in my oven and thought I would try this way. You should really warn your readers. I will be SURE to hashtag this life threatening recipe.
Oh no! I am so sorry this happened. So many people have made this (including me many times) with no issues!
Oh for crying out loud! 2-3 Tbs of olive oil is simply NOT enough to set a grill on fire! I’ve been grilling regularly for nearly 40 years. If you set your grill on fire with this recipe you did something major wrong! Recipes are not responsible for unsafe grill techniques. I wipe the grate on my charcoal grill with an oil soaked paper towel every time I cook just before adding the food. Yes, it will flare up for a moment or two but is quickly consumed and dies down. Don’t be an idiot… just learn to grill!
Don’t understand how it could catch fire if you followed ALL the directions. Use heavy duty foil OR double layers of regular foil. Completely seal the packet. Poke holes in the top only and do not flip the packet. No oil shdrip onto your fire at all. Please be sure you have followed all directions before you find fault with any recipe.
Wow! You are obviously doing something majorly wrong (if your post is even true). You should go nowhere near any grill in the future.
I’ve been using this technique for years with no issues whatsoever.
Amazing!! Will definitely be making these many times this summer! 🙂
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Fav potatoes EVER!
Super great dish, used to make one similar to this in the oven, this one out flavors that one for sure. Add some cheese to the top and pop in the oven for 5 minutes after grilling for a crispy cheesy top
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FYI: The oil caught on fire in the potatoes and we had to use fire extinguisher on the fire in the grill. Just wanted to make folks aware of this.
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Why use/waste a plastic bag. Just toss with oil in a bowl
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Have prepared this for the 4th of July and my family loved it!! Thank you
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Tried this and love it!
Yummy!!Can’t wait to try this.🤤
Great recipe – but maybe don’t encourage people to utilize single-use plastic when cooking…ie.ziplock bags. Glass bowls work great!
I am making this for our bbq tonight – so thanks fro the great recipe and cannot wait to try it! However, I wanted to comment / second what Dan said. Please do not use plastic bags, please mix in a bowl. A high percentage of bags do end up in our landfill.
This is amazing and super easy! As a 25yo male who just got into grilling this is an easy addition to my meal while trying to impress the ladies.
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Glad you loved these, Lars!
omg yummm plus they seem pretty straight forward hahah
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Thanks for the info I’m trying it out as we speak. I’ll let u know how they fair. Thanks again.
Worked well, throws together easily
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I am on a mission to replace the plastic shaken bag with a bowl and large spoon. I am very excited about trying this recipe tonight but will be cutting down on trash and using a bowl. Would love to see if you could revisit your recipes for opportunities to cut back. Thx and mean this without any negative intent..
Great recipe! First time we successfully made anything in a foil packet on the grill. We did these with peppers on direct heat, with sausage cooking on the other side. Worked out great! Thanks 🙂
Sounds amaze!
Why did you poke holes with the fork, I thought they were suppose to steam?
Made this and now my new go to for potatoes!
Thank you,
Pam
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Hey Pam! You have to poke holes so that air can escape from the potatoes or the will explode!
Loved grilling with foil on the grill very ez and delicious!
The only thing that confused me was why were you poking holes in foil? I thought the whole idea was to steam them?
Thank you
Pam
You don’t poke holes in the foil. It says to poke the potatoes with a fork to ake sure they are done
got it….extra virgin olive oil……making this tonight!
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Is it weird that I don’t grill? I really need to find a hubby and/or a grill so I can make these beauties happen, like yesterday. Pinning!
You’re welcome to mine any day my lil chickpea!
Yum – these look awesome!!!
I refuse to grill – not sure why:) I let my husband deal with all the grilling!!!
Yum! Looks great! I’ve never tried foil pack potatoes, but will have to try them!!
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Best thing ever!!!!
My boyfriend is the grill master in our house but I can hold my own out there if needed!!
I just bought a bag of red potatos today…the last time I tried to do them in the foil it didn’t work so well. I’m going to try again. These pictures make my mouth water!
Aw booooo. I say give it a try again. The foil method totally cooks everything evenly because it essentially steams everything!
Such a summer classic! I love potatoes like this!
I’ve never made potatoes on the grill, they look scrumptious!
WHATTTTT
Stop making me wish I had a grill!! …because I don’t have a grill. lol 😉
OMG WOMAN. Idk what I would do without a grill during summer. I dont think I’ve turned on the oven more than a few times in the past 3 months!
Thank you for embracing the white (or red) potato…seriously, so over everything damn sweet potatoes. I never realised you could grill so many different things- Australia just doesn’t know anything.
I love me a good red potato. So classic.