Here’s an easy and delicious way to make foil-wrapped potatoes — perfect for the oven, grill, or campfire.
🥔 Foil-Wrapped Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley, optional)
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If grilling, preheat grill to medium heat.
2️⃣ Prepare Potatoes
- Wash and scrub potatoes. Pat dry.
- Optional: poke a few holes with a fork to prevent bursting.
3️⃣ Season
- Rub each potato with olive oil or butter.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
4️⃣ Wrap in Foil
- Wrap each potato individually in foil, sealing tightly.
5️⃣ Cook
- Oven: Place on baking sheet and bake 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until tender.
- Grill: Place directly on grill grates over medium heat, 45–60 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Campfire: Nestle in hot coals for 45–60 minutes, turning occasionally.
6️⃣ Serve
- Carefully unwrap (steam will be hot!).
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, or bacon bits.
Tips
- Faster cooking: Slice potatoes into wedges or cubes before wrapping.
- Extra flavor: Add a clove of garlic or a sprig of rosemary inside the foil with each potato.
- Crispy skin: For a crispier skin, unwrap for the last 10 minutes of cooking in the oven or grill.
I can also give you a loaded foil-wrapped potato version with cheese, bacon, and green onions if you want a full “loaded baked potato” style.
Do you want me to make that version?
