Description
These Grilled Baked Potatoes are a perfect combination of smoky flavor and fluffy texture, achieved by cooking russet potatoes directly on the grill. Whether you prefer soft skins wrapped in foil or crispier skins grilled directly, this easy recipe yields delicious potatoes ready to be topped with butter, sour cream, cheese, or your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Butter
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Chives
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes: Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt, then pat them dry with a towel. Pierce each potato several times using a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Coat and season: Rub each potato evenly with olive oil, ensuring the entire surface is coated. Generously sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper over each potato for flavor.
- Wrap or not (your choice): For a softer skin, wrap each seasoned potato individually in aluminum foil. If you prefer crispier skins, do not wrap the potatoes in foil before grilling.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, approximately 400°F (200°C), to provide a balanced cooking temperature.
- Grill the potatoes: Place the wrapped or unwrapped potatoes directly on the grill grates. Close the grill lid to retain heat, and cook for 45 to 60 minutes. Turn the potatoes every 15 to 20 minutes to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
- Check doneness: The potatoes are fully cooked when a fork or skewer easily slides into the center without resistance, indicating a soft interior.
- Serve: Carefully remove the potatoes from the grill. If wrapped in foil, unwrap them cautiously as steam will escape. Let the potatoes cool for a couple of minutes before slicing them open and adding your preferred toppings such as butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, or bacon bits.
Notes
- Wrapping the potatoes in foil results in moist, tender skins, while grilling them unwrapped produces a crispier skin.
- Turning the potatoes regularly helps to cook them evenly and prevents burning.
- You can adjust cooking time depending on the size of the potatoes; larger potatoes might need additional grilling time.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches about 210°F (99°C) for perfect doneness if unsure.
- Leftover grilled baked potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in an oven or microwave.
