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    Home » Recipes » Grilling and BBQ » Potatoes on the Grill in Foil

    Potatoes on the Grill in Foil

    Published: May 10, 2022 Modified: Dec 15, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    Foil Pack Potatoes are so tasty and so easy to make on the grill or in your oven! Combine baby potatoes with olive oil, herbs, garlic, and butter in a foil pack, and you have an effortless side dish done in a snap.

    Jump to:
    • Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    • Foil Packet Potatoes Ingredients
    • How to Grill Potatoes in Foil
    • How Long to Grill Potatoes in Foil
    • What Kind of Potatoes Can I Cook in Foil
    • Foil Potatoes Recipe Tips:
    • How to Roast Potatoes in Foil in the Oven
    • Potatoes on the Grill in Foil FAQs
    • Toppings for Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    • Best Potato Recipes
    • What to Serve with Foil Packet Potatoes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews
    Foil pack potatoes in foil on a wooden surface
    Jump to:
    • Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    • Foil Packet Potatoes Ingredients
    • How to Grill Potatoes in Foil
    • How Long to Grill Potatoes in Foil
    • What Kind of Potatoes Can I Cook in Foil
    • Foil Potatoes Recipe Tips:
    • How to Roast Potatoes in Foil in the Oven
    • Potatoes on the Grill in Foil FAQs
    • Toppings for Grilled Potatoes in Foil
    • Best Potato Recipes
    • What to Serve with Foil Packet Potatoes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Grilled Potatoes in Foil

    Grilling potatoes really bring out their best flavor. I love grilled potato recipes, and these garlic herb potatoes are easily one of my favorites.

    This side dish is perfect for camping, birthday parties, or any get-together. They can easily be made ahead of time and are packed with flavor. It truly doesn’t get any easier than this potato side dish!

    The best part about these easy grilled potatoes in foil is that you can make them on the grill or in the oven with only 5 minutes of prep. Coated with a buttery herb and garlic dressing, foil pack potatoes are delicious.

    My kids love making this easy potato recipe. It is the perfect recipe to gets kids cooking.

    Megan on Pinterest
    Close up of foil pack potatoes in foil with herbs and garlic

    Foil Packet Potatoes Ingredients

    • Baby potatoes
    • Olive oil
    • Dried rosemary
    • Fresh or dried thyme
    • Garlic cloves
    • Sea salt
    • Butter
    • Fresh parsley
    • Aluminum foil

    The smell of these roasted potatoes on the grill will hit you before you even have a chance to catch a glimpse of them!

    Rosemary and garlic butter sauce in foil, roasting with baby potatoes… once you unwrap these foil packet potatoes, it’s all over. It’s just a matter of seconds before they disappear.

    How to Grill Potatoes in Foil

    1. Preheat grill to medium.
    2. Chop baby potatoes into bite-sized pieces then place in a bowl and mix with oil, seasoning, whole garlic cloves, and dried rosemary or this garlic butter recipe.
      Mixing cut potatoes with olive oil and seasonings in a glass bowl
    3. Transfer the potatoes to a piece of foil around 28 inches in length. Bunch the potatoes in the middle of the foil, and place sprigs of thyme or dried thyme on top and add a tablespoon of cubed butter.
    4. Bring the edges of the foil together and wrap.
      Folding seasoned potatoes into a foil pack
    5. How long to cook potatoes on the grill: Grill for 40 minutes, then remove from the grill and open up the foil. Remove the thyme and add in more butter and seasoning, then return to the grill with the foil open and cook for another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
    6. Top with parsley (optional) and enjoy!

    How Long to Grill Potatoes in Foil

    I like to grill the baby potatoes for approximately 40 to 45 minutes. If you use larger potatoes you will need to extend the cooking time.

    What Kind of Potatoes Can I Cook in Foil

    • Russet potatoes
    • Red Potatoes
    • Fingerling Potatoes
    • Yukon Gold Potatoes
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Yams

    Foil Potatoes Recipe Tips:

    • Always use heavy-duty aluminum foil when cooking on the grill.
    • If using larger potatoes such as Russet or Yukon Gold, make sure to cut your potatoes into 1.5-in chunks.
    Cooking the foil pack potatoes and then topping with parsley

    How to Roast Potatoes in Foil in the Oven

    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the potatoes according to the instructions above.
    2. Place the foil packet of potatoes on a tray, then add them to your oven. Roast potatoes in the oven for 40 minutes, then remove and open the foil.
    3. Remove the thyme, add in more butter and seasoning, then return to the oven with the foil open. Cook for another 15 minutes or until golden brown, just like you would when making diced potatoes on the grill in foil.
    4. Serve, and enjoy!

    Roasting potatoes in the oven or on the grill in a foil pack add so much flavor. You will love the incredible taste of the garlic herb butter on these potatoes no matter which way you prepare them.

    Holding a fork through the foil pack potatoes on a wooden table

    Potatoes on the Grill in Foil FAQs

    Can you make foil packets ahead of time?

    Yes, you can. You can make foil packets the day before and grill them when you are ready. This makes a perfect option for camping or for a party.

    Why do you wrap potatoes in foil?

    Foil holds in moisture and steams the potatoes. When mixed with the seasoning, this gives them a deliciously flavored and moist potato.

    Toppings for Grilled Potatoes in Foil

    • Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Peri Peri Sauce
    • Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
    • Salsa
    • Homemade Cheese Sauce

    Best Potato Recipes

    • Grilled Potatoes Recipe
    • Garlic Butter Potatoes
    • Baked Potato Wedges
    • Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

    What to Serve with Foil Packet Potatoes

    • Sous Vide Salmon
    • Steak Foil Packs
    • Foil Pack Shrimp
    • Corn on the Cob in Foil
    • Short Ribs on the Grill
    Close up of foil pack potatoes in the foil

    📋 Recipe

    Potatoes in foil with garlic and herbs on a wooden surface

    Foil Pack Potatoes on the Grill or Oven

    Isabel Laessig
    Foil pack potatoes cook on the grill or roast in the oven with a buttery herb and garlic dressing. So delicious, everyone will want the recipe!
    4.69 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
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    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, grilling
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 223 kcal

    Equipment

    • Grill or oven
    • Aluminum foil

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 lbs. Baby potatoes chopped into bite size pieces
    • ½ Tbsp. Olive oil
    • 1 Tbsp. Dried rosemary
    • 3 Sprigs fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons of dried
    • 7 Whole garlic cloves or 2 tablespoons of powdered garlic (no need to peel)
    • Pinch Sea salt and pepper
    • 2 Tbsp. Butter
    • 4 tsp. Fresh parsley (optional)
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the grill to medium, or oven to 400°F. Cut 1.5 lbs. baby potatoes into bite sized pieces, then place in a bowl and mix with ½ Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary, a pinch of sea salt and pepper, and 7 whole garlic cloves or powdered garlic.
      Mixing cut potatoes with olive oil and seasonings in a glass bowl
    • Transfer the potatoes to a piece of foil, around 28 inches in length. Bunch the potatoes in the middle of the foil. Place 3 sprigs of thyme or dried thyme and 1 Tbsp. cubed butter on top of the potatoes.
      Bring the edges of the foil together and wrap, tightly sealing all the way around. If the foil isn’t long enough to wrap properly, then double wrap with second piece of foil in the opposite direction.
      Folding seasoned potatoes into a foil pack
    • Place the foil directly onto the grill or, if roasting, place on a tray before putting in the oven.
      Grill or roast for 40 minutes, then remove from the grill or oven and open up the foil.
      Remove the thyme and add in the rest of the butter and season again, then return to the grill or oven with the foil open and cook for a further 15 minutes or until golden brown.
      Top with parsley (optional) , and enjoy!
      Cooking the foil pack potatoes and then topping with parsley

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    Notes

    We recommend using heavy-duty aluminum foil when cooking on the grill. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 186gCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 45.1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2.9mg
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      April 18, 2021 at 11:51 am

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      Great website. Recipes I never thought of for Steak and Potatoes. Cannot wait to try them.

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      • Em Beitel says

        April 19, 2021 at 12:28 pm

        Thanks very much, Margaret!

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      May 22, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      How do I print one of your recipes, without all the ADs, etc.,?

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        May 26, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Hi Michael! There is a “print” button on all of our recipe cards that will print a plain text version of the recipe for your convenience. Enjoy!

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    3. Joyce says

      October 09, 2021 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Actually a question. Hav you ever made these and put them in fridge overnight to grill next da Or will potatoes get brown?

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      • Em Beitel says

        October 20, 2021 at 11:17 am

        Hi Joyce! You can prep everything the night before by adding the potatoes to a bowl of water. Cover them completely. In the morning, dry off the potatoes and assemble them with your other prepped ingredients in the packets. Otherwise, they will get brown in the fridge. Thank you!

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    4. ELAINE FALZON says

      May 26, 2023 at 6:31 am

      Can I boil the potatoes to make them cook a little faster?

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      • Isabel Laessig says

        May 26, 2023 at 3:38 pm

        Hi Elaine! You could absolutely parboil the potatoes if you’d like. I would parboil for about 10-15 minutes or so, then grill another 15 minutes in the foil, then the final 15 with the foil opened. Check and make sure they’re fork-tender before you take them off the heat.

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