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Square side shot of grilled potatoes on a white plate.
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Grilled Baked Potatoes

Learn how to grill potatoes for an easy summer side dish!
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Keyword baked potatoes on the grill, grilled baked potatoes, grilled potatoes, how to grill potatoes, potatoes on the grill
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 230kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes (russet or sweet potatoes will both work)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
  • Optional, for serving: butter, chives, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes. Use a fork to prick holes on all sides of the potatoes.
    Poking holes in a russet potato with a fork.
  • Wrap the potatoes individually in damp paper towels. Microwave each potato on high, one at a time, until fork-tender, about 6-7 minutes per russet potato or 5 minutes per sweet potato. Remove the paper towels and allow the potatoes to rest until cool enough to handle.
    A russet potato wrapped in damp paper towel.
  • Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Brush or rub all sides of the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste.
    A baking potato that has been microwaved, cut in half, and seasoned.
  • Preheat a grill (or indoor grill pan) over medium-high heat. Grill the potatoes flesh-side down until you can see grill marks, about 5 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and place them on the upper rack of the grill (or on indirect heat) to keep them warm and to allow the skin to get crispy, about 5 more minutes.
    Square shot of grilled baked potato on a plate with fresh chives for garnish.
  • Garnish the potatoes with optional toppings just before serving.
    Square side shot of grilled potatoes on a white plate.

Notes

Season your grilled potatoes with any of your favorite herbs and spices. I keep it simple with just salt, pepper, and garlic powder, but you can use our all-purpose seasoning recipe, steak seasoning, Italian seasoning, chili powder, garlic salt, or my boys' favorite -- Old Bay!

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg