Get super flavorful grilled potatoes with this easy recipe.
Tossed with butter and a few seasonings, potatoes on the grill are a summer BBQ side that goes with anything.
Why heat up the oven for baked potatoes when you can make them on the grill in minutes?
![Get ready for grilled potatoes, a simple, tasty alternative to baking. Pick russets, reds, or yellows. Microwave, then coat with butter and seasonings before grilling on skewers or in foil. They'll cook up while you prep your picnic spread. Serve with grilled chicken, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions. Indulge in this easy recipe all summer long. #ourzestylife Grilled Potatoes with seasonings](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grilled-Potatoes-OurZestyLife-5.jpg)
Perfectly Grilled Potatoes
- Pre-cooking in the microwave saves tons of time and makes for easy cleanup.
- Potatoes are an affordable way to feed a crowd all summer long!
- Double up the recipe to enjoy all week long with roasted chicken or add to a potato salad.
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Easy Ingredients and Variations
Potatoes – Whole baby red potatoes are perfect in this recipe because they’re thin-skinned and require no peeling. Other thin-skinned potatoes to try are Yukon golds and fingerlings.
Butter – Butter makes everything taste better. Or you can use olive oil or a little melted bacon grease instead for a deep, smoky flavor.
Seasonings – Garlic powder, salt, and pepper are ideal seasonings that match any main dish. But you could try a homemade Cajun blend for zesty ‘taters’ or an Italian mix for mild, savory grilled potatoes.
Variations – Alternate baby reds with chunks of sweet red onion or wrap the potatoes with strips of bacon before threading them onto the skewers. The bacon will infuse its flavor into the potatoes as it cooks on the grill.
![Switch up your potato game with grilled potatoes. No oven needed! Use russets, reds, or yellows. Quickly microwave, then coat with butter and seasonings before grilling on skewers or in foil. They'll cook while you prep for your picnic. Serve alongside grilled chicken, and don't forget the sour cream and green onions. Dive into this summer sensation all season long. #ourzestylife cooked Grilled Potatoes on a plate](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grilled-Potatoes-OurZestyLife-2.jpg)
How to Make Grilled Potatoes
Grilled potatoes are lightly seasoned and ready to serve with any entree!
- Poke clean potatoes a few times with a fork and cook in the microwave until slightly soft, but firm, as described in the recipe below.
- Toss potatoes with butter and seasonings and thread onto skewers.
- Grill until nicely browned, turning as needed.
Garnish with sour cream, green onions, chives, or parsley.
![Grilled potatoes offer a fuss-free way to enjoy baked potato goodness! Choose from russets, reds, or yellows. Microwave briefly, then coat with butter and seasonings before grilling on skewers or in foil. While you're prepping your picnic, let them cook alongside. Serve with grilled chicken, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions. Keep this recipe at the ready all season long! #ourzestylife plated Grilled Potatoes with salt and pepper](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grilled-Potatoes-OurZestyLife-4.jpg)
Grilled Potato Toppings
Sour cream is the perfect pairing for potatoes any way they’re cooked! But you can serve them with a sprinkle of parmesan, a drizzle of Carolina gold BBQ sauce or garlic sauce, or even a scoop of salsa.
![Grilled potatoes are a breeze and taste just as amazing as oven-baked ones. Choose russets, red, or yellow potatoes. Microwave briefly, then coat with butter and seasonings before grilling on a skewer or in foil. They cook up while you're busy with other picnic goodies. Pair with grilled chicken, add a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onion. It's a recipe you'll enjoy all summer long! #ourzestylife plated Grilled Potatoes](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grilled-Potatoes-OurZestyLife-7.jpg)
Tips and Tricks
- Cut potatoes in half if necessary so they are about the same size and cook at the same rate.
- Always soak wooden skewers in water before using so they don’t burn on the grill.
- No skewers? No problem! Use a grill pan or mat instead.
- Keep cooked potatoes on their skewers wrapped in foil on the coolest part of the grill (or in the oven) to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Refrigerate leftover grilled potatoes in a covered container for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or under the broiler.
- Add leftovers to hamburger foil packets, or turn them into potato pancakes.
![Grilled potatoes are the easiest way to get flavorful, fluffy baked potatoes without heating up the oven. Use russets, red or yellow. Briefly microwave, coat with butter and seasonings, then roast on a skewer or in foil. Cook them at the same time you are preparing the rest of your picnic feast Serve alongside grilled chicken, topped with sour cream and green onion. Enjoy this recipe all summer long. #ourzestylife close up of Grilled Potatoes](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grilled-Potatoes-OurZestyLife-6.jpg)
More Perfect Potato Recipes
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Grilled Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Optional garnish
- ¼ cup sour cream
- green onions chopped, or chives
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat barbecue to 400˚F*. If using wooden skewers, cover with water to soak and set aside.
- Clean potatoes and poke each potato a couple of times. In a large microwave-safe bowl, cook baby potatoes for 5-8 minutes on high, or until the potatoes are soft but slightly firm.
- Add butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and gently toss to combine.
- Using metal or wooden skewers, carefully thread potatoes on skewers.
- Grill potatoes on the barbecue for 3-4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
- Garnish with sour cream, green onions, chives, or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- *If you do not have skewers, cook using a grilling pan on medium high heat.
- Potatoes can be prepped ahead of time by boiling in water until heated through but still firm.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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