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baked potatoes in foil
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Baked Potato in Oven Wrapped in Foil (+ grill)

One of our favorites dinner sides is a baked potato in foil. Whether you're hoping to make a grilled baked potato in foil or a baked potato in oven wrapped in foil, we'll teach you how to make a perfect baked potato every time!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
Fat 5
Carbs 26
Protein 3
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 6 large Idaho potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Optional Toppings

  • Butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • First, preheat the grill or oven to 450ºF.
  • Run potatoes under warm water and use a scrubby to remove any dirt or residue and then and pat dry with a towel to dry.
  • Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and use your hands to massage the oil into the skin. Then, generously season the entire potato with salt and pepper.
  • Individually wrap each potato in a piece of tin foil.
  • Grill: Place potatoes directly on the grill grates over direct heat. Cover, and let cook for 45-60 minutes. Rotating every 10 minutes.
  • Oven: Place potatoes directly on your oven racks and let cook for 45-60 minutes rotating after 30 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, pierce one of the potatoes with a fork to see how tender they are. Once they are easily poked you know they are done!
  • Remove from heat, let sit for 15 minutes to cool, and then unwrap from foil to eat.
  • Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

  • *Cook time will vary depending on how big the potatoes are. Medium-sized Idaho potatoes will take around 45 minutes and large Idaho potatoes will take 60+ minutes.
  • Nutrition information does not include toppings.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g