Name: Grilled Potatoes
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 2 potatoes (russet or sweet potatoes will work); Olive oil; Salt, pepper and garlic powder (to taste); For serving: butter, chives, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits

The easiest summer side dish! These Grilled Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- and they require very little effort.

Total Time: 27 minutes

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Close up front shot of grilled potatoes on a plate with butter and chives

The easiest summer side dish! These Grilled Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- and they require very little effort. Enjoy "baked potatoes" on the grill so that you don't have to heat up your kitchen!

We enjoy a lot of grilled steaks and burgers during the summer months, and we almost always pair them with these grilled baked potatoes. I've shown the potatoes a number of times in my regular roundups of Our Week in Meals, and I always receive requests for the details. I hesitated initially, because there's hardly a "recipe" at all, but you ask and you shall receive!

This method starts by "baking" the potatoes in the microwave until they're tender. They are then finished off on the grill to quickly achieve that crispy exterior and smoky flavor!

Baked potato cut in half with grill marks on top

How to cook Grilled Potatoes:

These are truly the best grilled potatoes ever, and you only need a few simple ingredients to prepare them:

Potatoes (either russet or sweet potatoes)
Olive oil
Salt, pepper and garlic powder
Optional toppings, such as butter, sour cream, fresh chives, cheese or chopped bacon

First, wash the potatoes and prick holes in each potato with a fork.

Wrap the potatoes in damp paper towels, and microwave on high for about 6 minutes (or 5 minutes if you're using sweet potatoes). The potatoes should be fork-tender and done cooking at this point, so you can just finish them off on the grill.

Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Rub each potato half with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and just a pinch of garlic powder.

Place the potatoes flesh-side down on the grill until charred grill marks appear (about 5 minutes). Then flip the potatoes over and move them to the upper rack of the grill (or to indirect heat) to give the skin a chance to crisp (about 5 more minutes).

Baked potatoes on the grill served with butter and fresh chives

What to serve with Grilled Potatoes:

These easy, crispy grilled potatoes can be paired with just about any protein that you're cooking on the grill. Here are a few options to get you started:

Sweet potato with grill marks on a white plate with chives

Cook's Tips and Recipe Variations:

Use either sweet potatoes or russet potatoes (or a combination of both!). I've included instructions for both types of potatoes in the recipe below.
How to season Grilled Potatoes: Use any seasoning that you prefer! I keep it simple with just salt, pepper and garlic powder, but you can use steak seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, or my boys' favorite -- Old Bay!
Are Grilled Potatoes healthy? Yes! A medium plain baked potato that has been rubbed with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil has about 150 calories. Potatoes also include fiber and protein, as well as potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and iron (source).
Top your grilled potatoes with any of your favorite baked potato toppings -- including butter, sour cream, fresh chives, cheese or bacon bits!
Scale the recipe for the size of your group! You can prepare just one potato at a time, or you can grill as many as you might need to feed a larger family.

Front shot of grilled potatoes on a plate topped with butter and chives

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