Baked Potatoes on the Grill

Name: Baked Potatoes on the Grill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes (evenly sized); 4 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado oil); sea salt (enough to coat potatoes)

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These baked potatoes are cooked on the grill, making them a super easy side dish to make whenever you’re grilling out! They have crispy skin, a salt crust, and are so fluffy on the inside, plus they’re naturally vegan and Whole30 compliant. Load them up with plenty of toppings and serve alongside grilled protein.

Baked potatoes from the grill on a plate open with pats of butter and chives

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Did you know you can make baked potatoes on the grill?

And that the insides are fluffy and the skins are nice and crispy?

No more running back into the kitchen and back out to the grill to handle side dishes, just steakhouse-worthy baked potatoes made super easily on the grill. And uh, did I mention they have a salt crust?

Because a baked potato with a salt crust is like everything.

What Makes These Potatoes So Good

Their insides are fluffy and the skins are nice and crisp with a salt crust for added texture and flavor.
They’re super easy to make, with step by step pictures and directions in this article.
You can cook them right on the grill alongside whatever else you’re grilling, meaning you get to fully enjoy the patio and your company!
These baked potatoes are precooked in the microwave before they go on the grill to make the insides fluffier and help them cook a bit faster.

Preheating Your Grill

Preheating your grill properly is a super important part of this and any grilling recipe. You’ll want to make sure the grill is good and hot, about 350º F (176º C), before putting the potatoes on. Preheat your grill about 15 minutes with the lid closed to bring it up to the right temperature.

Chef’s Tips

Coating the potato in salt is optional but creates a lovely crisp and flavorful crust. I highly recommend it.
Prick your potato all over with a fork before microwaving to prevent any potato explosions.
If you need to open the lid to cook other items on the grill, expect the cooking time to take longer, like 40+ minutes. Try to keep the lid closed when cooking other items if possible. This allows the grill to function like an oven for the potatoes.
Wrap your potato in two layers of foil to really prevent flare ups or bare spots.
Buy equally sized potatoes to promote even cooking.
Microwave your potato for 4-5 minutes or until softened when squeezed (Making sure you use a towel or potholder to protect your hand). You can do this hours ahead and finish on the grill if desired.
Use a wide, shallow bowl to roll your potatoes in salt to easily crust the exterior.

Toppings Ideas

Butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, ranch dressing, salsa, diced tomatoes, grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, chili.

Try vegan butter for vegan or ghee for Whole30.

Vegan cheese shreds for vegan or my Vegan Queso for vegan or Whole30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do baked potatoes cook faster wrapped in foil?

Aluminum foil does conduct heat, as well as letting your baked potatoes stay hot longer.

Do you poke holes in baked potatoes on the grill?

Yes! Just like when you bake your potatoes any other way, you want to poke them a few times with a fork so that steam can escape. Otherwise, your potatoes can explode!

A row of baked potatoes from the grill open on a white plate with butter

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Recipe By: Cheryl Malik

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