Easy Spicy Grilled Potatoes

This is my go-to dish when I am looking for a quick side for whatever I’m grilling (I love my Weber grills!) for dinner. These easy spicy grilled potatoes are packed with flavor. Yeah, they have a kick, but I control how much of a kick I’m in the mood for that day. The potatoes come out cooked perfectly. Creamy inside, with a light crunchy grilled exterior. Pre-cooking the potato ensures they all get cooked evenly. There’s nothing worse than biting into a pile of potatoes and finding one that is under-cooked. That’s potato sadness there. No one wants potato sadness!

Easy Spicy Grilled Potatoes

Pre-Cooked Potatoes Are Easier

Since I’m already grilling I prefer to pre-bake the potatoes for these easy grilled spicy potatoes on the grill. They can also be done ahead of time in the oven at 400 F. For bigger potatoes I like to use potato nails to make sure the insides get done perfectly.

You can’t make these potatoes without a grill basket. The stainless steel ones from Weber have lasted me forever and the large-sized ones hold a ton of potatoes (or whatever I’m grilling).

The potatoes haven’t done anything to you so be gentle when you flip them. Just one time is all you need.

Easy Spicy Grilled Potatoes
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Easy Spicy Grilled Potatoes

This is one of those to-taste recipes.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 146kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking. You want the temperature at the grates to be 350-400 F.
  • Rinse off the potatoes and pat dry.
  • Use a knife to poke 3-4 holes in the tops of the potatoes, going about 1/2 of the way into the potato.
  • If you’re using potato nails insert them now.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with just a bit of oil. Use your hand to rub the oil all over the potato. If you don’t want to get your hands oily just use a brush.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with salt. Don’t be shy with it and make sure you get all sides.
  • Transfer the potatoes to the grill and cook for about 30-45 minutes. If you're not sure how consistent or high your grill temperature is, I recommend checking them after 30 minutes.
  • The potatoes are done when you can insert a knife or skewer and it enters the flesh but still meets with some resistance. You aren't fully cooking them, just getting them just soft. You don't want them to fall apart later when you cut them
  • Remove and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, crank up your grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat.
  • Cut the potatoes in 1/4" – 1/2" cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add a little splash of oil to the potatoes and stir gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic powder. My suggestion is don't be shy with any of them, but add them all to taste. Stir gently to coat.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a grill basket and place on a hot grill over direct heat.
  • Grill the potatoes until they start to get golden brown with a light char on the bottoms. Flip gently and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  • Remove from grill and transfer the potatoes to a platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

This is a great recipe for using up those odd-shaped potatoes at the bottom of a bag of potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Perfect Grilled Baked Potatoes

I love baked potatoes. As a side dish or as a main, there’s a million ways to top them. But for me, there’s only one way to cook them: baked to a perfect 210 F internal temperature. These perfect grilled baked potatoes are guaranteed to be fluffy and delicious. Sometimes I make them in the oven. And sometimes I make them on my grill. Gas or charcoal, it doesn’t matter, you can make great potatoes on either one.

Perfect Grilled Baked Potatoes

Do You Need Potato Nails?

You might notice a little something poking out of the middle of my perfect grilled baked potatoes. Those are potato nails. Yes. Potato nails. They direct heat into the center of the potatoes so that they cook more evenly. They’re available from Weber on Amazon. They’re not required, but they work and they’re cool. And they come with a little tool for removing them because trust me, you don’t want to forget and grab them with your hands!

Perfect Grilled Baked Potatoes Temperature

If you have an oil-less fryer from Char-Broil, you can also make great baked potatoes using it.

Perfect Grilled Baked Potatoes
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Perfect Grilled Baked Potatoes

Sometimes I make baked potatoes in the oven. And sometimes I make them on my grill. Gas or charcoal, it doesn’t matter, you can make great potatoes on either one.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, grilled, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 292kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking. You want the temperature at the grates to be 350-400 F.
  • Rinse off the potatoes and pat dry.
  • Use a knife to poke 3-4 holes in the tops of the potatoes, going about 1/2 of the way into the potato.
  • If you're using potato nails insert them now.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with just a bit of oil. Use your hand to rub the oil all over the potato. If you don't want to get your hands oily just use a brush.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with salt. Don't be shy with it and make sure you get all sides.
  • Transfer the potatoes to the grill and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're not sure how consistent or high your grill temperature is, I recommend checking them after 45 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes have reached an internal temperature around 210 F (a degree or two isn't going to make a big difference), they are done. If the potatoes are different sizes you'll want to check the temperature in more than one place.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 1539mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Twice Baked Planked Potatoes

Wow. These twice baked planked potatoes were absolutely amazing. The mashed potato recipe is fantastic by itself. Heck, I’ll make them for Thanksgiving just like they are. The added step of then baking them on a cedar plank on the grill adds a subtle yet unbelievably good flavor. I never thought about grilling mashed potatoes before. Boy I wish I had. I’ve been missing out.

The outsides of the potatoes get the slightest crust. While the insides stay incredibly light and fluffy and moist. Every bite is like magic. Oh did I mention cheese? Yeah, there’s a bit of that too! These are the best potatoes… ever!

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A Kiss Of Cedar

I went light on the char on my cedar plank the first time I made twice baked planked potatoes. I really wanted the potatoes to be the star of the show, and they were. You can char the plank more before adding the potatoes if you want a stronger cedar flavor and aroma. You can also use a different wood, such as hickory for a completely different taste experience.

This recipe is based on a recipe from Mike Lang.

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Twice Baked Planked Potatoes

I went light on the char on my cedar plank the first time I made twice baked planked potatoes. I really wanted the potatoes to be the star of the show, and they were.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cedar plank, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 1018kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • ½ cup butter
  • cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary minced, or substitute 1 teaspoon dried
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Fill a medium pot fitted with a steaming basket with a few inches of water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Scrub the potatoes and chop into 1/2" cubes, leaving the skin on if desired. Transfer to the steaming pot and cover.
  • Steam the potatoes for 10-15 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander. Empty the water from the pot and wipe dry. Return to the stove but turn off the burner.
  • Add the butter to the pot and let it start softening. Then add the potatoes.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes while adding the milk. Don't add all of the milk unless you need it. Add just enough to get them the consistency you are looking for. A thicker mashed potato will stay on the cedar plank. A thinner mashed potato will have a tendency to run off the plank, so aim for a thicker version.
  • Stir in the sour cream, garlic and rosemary.
  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking at 350 F. Note: If you prefer, char the plank over direct heat first.
  • Mound the potatoes onto the plank and add the cheese and green onion. Grill for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are hot.
  • Note: If you are using refrigerated potatoes, heat them for 10 minutes on the plank without the cheese and green onion first. Then, add the cheese and onion and heat another 20 minutes.

Notes

I found these potatoes to be best when made the day before. Then, the next stay, just spoon them onto the plank, add the cheese and onion, and heat on the grill.

Nutrition

Calories: 1018kcal | Carbohydrates: 170g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 3989mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1103IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 676mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Ranch Potatoes

There are very few things as good as grilled potatoes. Creamy and buttery inside, with a crunchy skin, they’re a favorite of mine for sure. These grilled Ranch potatoes take the standard awesome lovelies to a new place. I’m a Ranch-aholic, so I was all over these as soon as they came off the grill. There’s no such thing as too much Ranch flavor in my book and these potatoes bring it!

Grilled Ranch Potatoes

A Dream Come True For Us Ranch-Aholics

Whenever I fire up a grill I like to cook my entire meal, main and sides and even desserts while the grill is nice and hot. No need to run and back and forth to the kitchen minding pots on the stove, keep everything right there on the grill. These grilled Ranch potatoes have quickly become a normal sight on our grill.

I like to use a grill basket for this and many other dishes where I have to worry about things falling thru the grill grates.

Also try my grilled potatoes with mustard-garlic dressing and my grilled chive potatoes.

Grilled Ranch Potatoes
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Grilled Ranch Potatoes

There are very few things as good as grilled potatoes. Creamy and buttery inside, with a crunchy skin, they’re a favorite of mine for sure. These grilled Ranch potatoes take the standard awesome lovelies to a new place.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potatoes, Ranch
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 93kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for medium-high heat. You want something in-between direct and indirect grilling.
  • Place potatoes in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 4-5 minutes until just starting to get tender. Remove from heat, rinse with cold water, and drain.
  • Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add the oil, lemon juice and Ranch seasoning. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat.
  • Transfer potatoes to a grill basket. Alternatively, you can thread the potatoes onto skewers. Place on the grill and grill until the potatoes are lightly charred, about 15 minutes. Turn the potatoes a few times to get them charred evenly.
  • Drizzle with Ranch and garnish with chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.