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These grilled potatoes are easy to make in a foil packet with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. They are irresistible with a crispy outside and tender middle!

I love grilling season! These potatoes on the grill go perfectly with everything from grilled chicken and grilled flank steak to a juicy hamburger.

Grilled potatoes in a foil packet on a table.
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Why I Love This Recipe

  • Crispy. You still get that crispy exterior that you would get from something like rosemary roasted potatoes, which is the best part of potato side dishes.
  • Simple ingredients. Potatoes, oil, and Italian seasoning are all you need! You can definitely switch up the seasoning to what you’ve got in your pantry.
Grilled potato ingredients on counter.

Substitutions and Variations

  • Type of potatoes: Red potatoes, fingerling, baby potatoes or Yukon gold and Russet Potatoes all work. Cut into evenly sizes quarters, halves or 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Add different seasonings if you’d like. Thyme, oregano, paprika, or chives are great on potatoes. As is ranch seasoning mix, lemon zest, and rosemary!
  • Toss in veggies. Sliced onion, bell peppers, or broccoli florets would be a great addition.
  • Swap the olive oil with melted butter for a delicious buttery flavor.

How to Make Grilled Potatoes

Scrub potatoes clean, pat dry and cut into pieces. In a large bowl, toss them in olive oil and seasoning until well coated.

Potatoes in a bowl with seasoning.

On a baking sheet, lay down 2 large pieces of aluminum foil, overlapping in the middle. Place potatoes in center and add another sheet of foil on top. Fold edges of the foil together to seal the packet.

Potato packet on grill.

Transfer the foil packet onto the preheated 400°F grill and cook for 25 minutes. Then, unseal the edges to remove the top sheet of foil to cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Grilled potatoes in foil pack with top piece of foil folded back.

Once golden brown, and fork-tender, sprinkle the Parmesan for the last five minutes of grilling time. I love adding flaked sea salt and fresh herbs for even more flavor just before serving.

Grilled potatoes in an open foil pack on grill.

Want more potato recipes? Try my homemade french fry recipe, smashed potatoes, and Parmesan potato wedges.

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Grilled potatoes cooking in foil.

Grilled Potatoes

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Author: Jamielyn Nye
These grilled potatoes are easy to make in a foil packet with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. They are irresistible with a crispy outside and tender middle!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

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Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil , plus more if desired
  • 1 – 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder , or minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (or 3/4 tsp salt), plus more if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper , plus more if desired

For serving: Flake sea salt, Fresh herbs, Grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
    • Slice potatoes in half, or quarter if they are a little bigger so they'll cook faster.
    • In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until well coated. 
    • On a baking sheet, place 2 large sheets of heavy-duty foil so they overlap in the middle. Add the potatoes to the center of the foil. Place an additional piece of foil over the top and fold the edges of foil together to seal the packet.
    • Place foil packet onto the grill. Cook 30 minutes. Undo the folded edges of foil and remove the top piece of foil. Cook an additional 10 minutes, or until fork tender and golden brown.
    • If using parmesan, sprinkle on top of the potatoes the last 5 minute of grilling time. I love to top these potatoes with flake sea salt and fresh herbs.

    Notes

    Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American

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