Description
A comforting dish featuring perfectly grilled and baked potatoes with crispy skins, ideal for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Medium-sized russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher or sea salt
- Optional: Garlic powder, fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme), smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring that the grates are clean.
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a towel.
- Pierce the skins a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape. Coat each potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Wrap the potatoes in foil (optional) to create steam or leave them unwrapped for a crispier layer.
- Place the potatoes directly on the grill grates and cook for about 20-30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes until tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the grill and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing them open and adding your favorite toppings.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, add garlic or herbs alongside the potatoes on the grill. Use indirect heat for a slower cook to yield a tender interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled potatoes, baked potatoes, summer recipe, comfort food, barbecue side dish