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Grilled Potatoes in Foil take just 30 minutes to make. Everyone loves them, especially when they can choose their own toppings like sour cream, chives, cheese, and bacon!
This recipe serves six and costs approximately $3.84 to make. That’s just about 64¢ per half-pound serving!
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Grilled Potatoes in Foil
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These potatoes are grilled to perfection, leaving you with crispy yet tender potatoes. They are full of flavor and so easy to assemble your kids can do it themselves.
Grilling Potatoes in Foil: Ingredients & Cost
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 3 pounds russet potatoes – $1.80
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter – $0.60
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning powder – $1.74
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in December 2023.
Tools for Grilling Potatoes in Foil
- large bowl
- grill tongs
- grill
- mixing spoon
How to Grill Potatoes in Foil
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- In a large bowl, add potatoes, butter, and Ranch seasoning and toss to coat.
- Next, divide the potato mixture evenly among the foil pieces. Fold the foil to seal the potatoes.
- Next, add the foil packets to the grill and close. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Finally, open the foil packets and serve with sour cream and chopped chives (optional).
PRO TIP: Make sure the grill heat and flames aren’t too high. It’s best to not let the flame hit the foil directly. This will cause some of the potatoes to burn instead of turn golden-brown.
Flavor Variations for Potatoes on the Grill in Foil
Feel free to get creative with this dish. You can add your favorite seasonings like some chili seasoning to spice it up a bit. Or how about some thyme or rosemary. Yum!
You can also add some other veggies into the foil packets like carrots, squash, zucchini, or onions. Any other vegetables you have on hand will do.
Then think about adding toppings like salsa, cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, chili, bacon, etc.! You can also add some protein by tossing in some slices of cooked chicken or steak.
Storing Grill Potatoes in Foil
Serve: You shouldn’t leave these grilled potatoes in foil out for longer than 2 hours.
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: You can freeze these potatoes; just don’t let them sit in the freezer for too long. If you do, they can take on a grainy texture when defrosted if they get freezer burn. With that said, to freeze, transfer cooled potatoes to freezer-safe Ziploc bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
How kids can help make Grilled Potatoes in Foil
Ages 2-3: Let your kiddo dump the potatoes, butter, and Ranch seasoning in a large bowl.
Ages 4-5: Let them mix the potatoes, butter, and seasoning. They can also place the potato mixture among the foil pieces and fold the foil to seal the potatoes.
Ages 6-8: Let them help cut the pieces of foil and spray with cooking spray.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Potatoes in Foil on Grill FAQs
Yes, as long as you do not keep the potatoes in the foil for too long after grilling. Leaving warm food in foil for too long can be harmful. Also, the shiny side of the foil should be facing the food.
Nonstick cooking spray is the trick! Spray the foil before putting the potatoes in the foil, and this will help ensure the potatoes do not stick to the foil.
You can stick a fork in the potato, and if it goes in smoothly, then the potato is ready.
For this recipe, we recommend the fork method. A fork should be able to pierce the potato pieces easily.
It takes five minutes to prepare the potatoes and then about twenty-five to thirty minutes to grill them. Each grill differs slightly, so use this as a guide and remove the potatoes from the grill when they are tender.
There is no need to poke holes in the foil when grilling them. You will create a foil packet with the aluminum foil, which helps seal in the moisture to create deliciously tender potatoes.
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Potatoes on Grill in Foil
Equipment
- large bowl
- grill tongs
- grill
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning powder
FOR SERVING(optional):
- sour cream
- chopped fresh chives
- shredded cheddar cheese
- crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and close the lid. Place six pieces of heavy-duty foil on the counter and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl add potatoes, butter, and Ranch seasoning and toss to coat.
- Divide the potato mixture evenly among the foil pieces.
- Fold the foil to seal the potatoes. Add the foil packets to the grill and close the grill lid. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Open the foil packets and serve with sour cream and chopped chives (both optional).
Rosie says
This does sure look delicious! I’ve done this in the past with sweet potatoes, too, when we had access to a grill.
Jess Jankowski says
Sweet potatoes would be delish!
Antoinette M says
Delicious! And so quick and easy to make!
Jess Jankowski says
It is so easy and full of flavor!
Susan S says
This sounds delicious and easy. My two favorites things for a recipe. Where do I find Ranch seasoning powder? Is it the HVF salad dressing packet?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Susan. Yes the Ranch Seasoning is the HFV salad dressing packet or they sell it in a container.
Elizabeth Tarlow says
These Potatoes sound so yummy! I’m looking forward to fixing them; thanks for sharing! Your advice about aluminum foil is very helpful!!
Jess Jankowski says
Elizabeth, so happy you love them as much as we do!
Jenny Ham says
These Potatoes look wonderful.. Such a easy way to make them I am going to try this thanks for sharing.
Jess Jankowski says
Jenny, you are so welcome! Let us know how it goes!
Lisalia says
Wow so delicous! I love the texture and flavor of the potato skins when it’s baked this way. Thanks for the simple and yummy recipe.
Jess Jankowski says
You are so welcome!!
Amanda Finks says
Loved these potatoes on the grill. So flavorful and so easy!
Jess Jankowski says
Amanda, we are so happy you enjoyed them!
Mya Murphy says
These potatoes sound really good!! And, I love how versatile they are.. I’m adding this to my favorite recipes.
Jess Jankowski says
Mya, they are beyond easy and packed full of flavor. Enjoy!