Baked Potato on the Grill

If you aren’t cooking potatoes on the grill, you are missing out. We love to enjoy baked potatoes this way. You get to enjoy all that you love about this tasty side with very little work.

The potatoes are so tender on the inside and taste amazing. You can set out a topping bar to make this even better. You may even want to learn How to Grill Corn on the Cob or Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes.

Why Make a Baked Potato on the Grill?

The kitchen stays cool and clean. It is so handy grilling the entire meal. You will love having the entire meal on the grill. The outside is crispy and the fluffy interior.

They get amazing smoky flavors from the grill. The crispy skin is perfectly grilled and the potato is so delicious. The inside is soft and fluffy.

You may even like to make Air Fryer Baked Potato.

Ingredients

• Medium Russet Potatoes – Cleaned and dry the potatoes
• Avocado Oil – Use any oil that you prefer
• Sea Salt – You can also use kosher salt or regular salt

Supplies

• Aluminum Foil – Heavy duty foil is best for on the grill.

Scroll to the bottom for the full list of ingredients and recipe in the recipe card.

How to Cook Baked Potatoes on the Grill

• Step 1 – Preheat the grill. Go ahead and fire up the grill to 400 degrees F.
• Step 2 – Poke holes in the potatoes. Use a fork to pierce the potato all over the potatoes.
• Step 3 – Coat in oil and salt. Put the tablespoons oil in a shallow bowl and the sea salt in a separate shallow bowl. Dip the potatoes in the bowl with the oil and turn it to make sure that all sides of the potatoes are covered in the oil.
• Step 4 – Sprinkle Salt on Potatoes Then move the potatoes to the bowl with the salt. Turn to coat the outside of the potato with the salt.

• Step 5 – Microwave the potatoes. Put the potatoes in a microwave safe dish and microwave the potatoes on high for 5 minutes. This step will help them cook faster once on the grill.
• Step 6 – Wrap potatoes in piece of foil. After they are microwaved, wrap each of the potatoes in a piece of aluminum foil. I prefer heavy duty foil to help prevent tears or leaks. If you do not have any, just wrap twice with regular foil.

• Step 7 – Grill the potatoes. Put the potatoes directly on the grill grates once wrapped in foil over indirect heat. Keep the lid shut. Let the potatoes cook on the grill for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the skin has a crispy texture. You can also use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature.
• Step 8 – Rotate Potatoes. You will need to rotate the potatoes every 15 to 20 minutes to avoid grill hot spots and make sure to keep the lid closed for the entire cooking time. The cooking time will vary based on the size of the potatoes so keep a watch on them.
• Step 9 – Allow to cool and serve. Cut each potato with paring knife and top with your favorite toppings such as teaspoon garlic powder, chives and sour cream. Salt and black pepper to taste.

Recipe Tips

• Poke holes in the potatoes. It is important that you do not omit this step.
• The internal temperature should be 210 degrees. This will ensure baked potatoes that are perfect every time. Make sure to insert the instant read thermometer into the thickest portion of the potato.
• The grill needs to stay between 375 to 450 degrees. Grills can get hot fast so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on these potatoes. A grill that is too hot will result in potatoes that are burned on the outside and not done on the inside. You can also use a charcoal grill.
• Dry the potatoes entirely before grilling. This will help to prevent any burning on the outside of the potato skin..
• Olive oil can be substituted. Feel free to use this instead of avocado oil.
• Don’t forget to preheat the grill. This step is crucial in perfectly baked potatoes.
• Use equal sized potatoes. This will help them to cook evenly and require the same amount of time.
• Keep the grill closed. Try to keep the grill lid closed as much as possible. Allowing heat to escape excessively will extend the cooking time.

Baked Potato Toppings

• Sour Cream
• Butter
• Cheese
• Green onions
• Bacon Bits
• Chili
• Broccoli
• Salsa

Baked Potato Bar Idea

This is a great idea for a party or to use leftovers. Bake several potatoes and set up a topping bar. Friends and family will love this idea.

It is a great way to stretch your meat budget. You can add diced chicken, BBQ shredded pork or steak. Just a couple of spoonful’s will go along way as a topping.

My kids think they are eating something new when really it is just leftover chicken. A baked potato bar is always a hit with everyone.

Serving Suggestions

• Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• Easy Grilled Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
• Grilled teriyaki steak recipe