Baked potatoes are one of the most popular recipes and it goes well with either vegetables or potatoes. Today, we will try a different variation to the recipe by preparing the potatoes on a grill instead of baking them in the oven. Grilling the potatoes imparts a great flavor in them and the potatoes turn out delicious while being nutritious at the same time. The major nutrients from potatoes are Vitamin B6 and C. You also get a good intake of manganese and potassium. The fat content is on the lower side and keeping the skin on keeps the potatoes rich in fiber too. We will look at 3 methods that will help you cook the potatoes without using the over, simply the grill.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- potato – 1 cup per serving
- aluminum foil
- cooking spray
- salt
- pepper
- rosemary sprig – fresh, 1 per serving
- 1 onion – red or yellow
- grill
- your preferred seasoning for steak
INSTRUCTIONS
Wrapped Grilled Baked Potatoes
- Wash the required number of Russet potatoes. Pierce each potato with the fork at least 3 times.
- Tear off approx 8 inch piece from the foil. This has to be repeated for each potato. This depends on the size of the potato. Spray on it using the cooking spray.
- Keeping the potato in the center, wrap it tightly with the foil.
- Keep the wrapped potatoes on the grill in such a way that they don’t get the direct heat and let them cook in the indirect heat.
- Check back in approx 35 minutes. You will know when they are done by checking the softness of the potatoes.
Sliced Grilled Potatoes
- Slice the sliver yukon potatoes and the onions in quarter inch slices.
- Take an 18 inch piece of the foil and spray on it using the cooking spray.
- Keep the potato and the onions in a circular fashion around 6 inches away from the side. Add salt and pepper according to taste.
- Bring the foil around the potatoes to wrap them up completely.
- After around 20 minutes of medium heat grilling, check the tenderness. If they are tender, remove.
Grilled Chunks of Potato in Foil
- Again, we need around 18 inches of foil for this. We have to spray this with cooking spray.
- We have to dice the potatoes in small cubes. After spreading them in single file, we should add salt and pepper and seasoning if required.
- Now, we take them towards the center of the foil and add rosemary sprigs on top. Add a little butter and fold the sides and corners. Wrap the entire piece in another foil piece.
- Grill at medium heat settings for approx 20 minutes. As usual, check for tenderness with a fork. If it goes all the way in without the potato looking too mushy, then it is done just right.
