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3 baked potatoes in foil; one near front of image has butter; all are on grill grate over white coals

Baked Potatoes on the Grill Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

The mistake most people make when grilling potatoes is to leave the foil on the whole time. Take it off at the end and crisp up the skin! Here’s the whole procedure.

  • Author: Sam Ellis
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill for indirect cooking over a medium heat, around 350°F.
  2. Poke each potato with a fork 5-6 times, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle salt all over the skin. 
  3. Wrap each with foil.
  4. Put over indirect heat on the grill (that is, not where the flames are). Close the lid and cook until an internal temperature of 210°F is reached, as read on a meat thermometer, or until they are fork tender all the way through, 50-60 minutes, turning them over every 15 minutes.
  5. Unwrap each potato and put over direct heat until crispy on the outside, 3-5 minutes per side.

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