The warm season is finally here and that only means one thing: the grilling season has begun! Fire up the grill this weekend and invite your friends! No matter what meat, potatoes always work and here you will find 3 super easy ways to grill potatoes. Let's go!
Grilling potatoes: This is how you prepare the popular grill side dish
Aromatic grilled potatoes sound incredibly delicious, but before we get to the different preparation methods, a few questions need to be answered. This means you won't go wrong, even if it's your first time grilling potatoes.
Which potatoes to use for grilling?
For good grilled potatoes, you can use both waxy and floury varieties. Mainly waxy varieties are also suitable for the recipe for baked potatoes.
Do you have to cook the potatoes before grilling?
No, you don't have to do that because potatoes can be grilled raw. However, potatoes can also be put on the grill pre-cooked - this certainly saves time. Just make sure that they are just al dente so that they don't fall apart on the grate.
Can you grill without aluminum foil?
Yes, you can grill potatoes without aluminum foil. To do this, they should be cut into slices and placed directly on the grill. The aluminum foil is necessary for whole grilled potatoes.
Okay, we've answered the most frequently asked questions and now we're getting grilled. Here are our suggestions.
Crispy potato slices from the grill
This is the easiest and quickest method for grilled potatoes. All you need is the right kind, some oil and some spices and then it goes straight onto the grill. Here's how:
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into slices about 5 mm thick. Place the potato slices in a bowl.
- Season the potatoes with olive oil, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Add additional spices to taste.
- Heat the grill to 250 ° C and place the potato slices raw on the grate.
- Grill the slices until they have grill marks on the bottom and then flip them over. Continue grilling until the potatoes are crispy on the other side and soft in the middle.
- Place the potato slices on a plate and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped chives, if desired.
Grill whole potatoes in aluminum foil
Baked potatoes are the classic when grilling. And the best thing is that they are super quick and easy. To do this, follow these steps:
- Wash the whole potatoes thoroughly and prick them several times with a fork.
- Season with olive oil, herbs and spices, avoiding salt. Salt should not come into contact with the aluminum foil.
- Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and place them in the middle of the rack.
- After 10 minutes, push the baked potatoes to the edge and grill at a lower heat for another 20 minutes to half an hour.
- Carefully remove the foil from the hot potato, cut it in half and season and garnish as desired.
The perfect grill recipe: fanned potatoes with herb butter
subject orHasselback potatoesare an attractive grill side dish that will impress your family and friends. Not only do they look great, they also taste wonderful. The recipe is not as complicated to prepare as you might think. Let's take a closer look at the steps:
- First, choose medium or large waxy potatoes and wash them thoroughly.
- Using a sharp knife, cut thin slices into each potato without cutting through.
- Cut herb butter into thin slices and insert them into the cuts on the potatoes.
- Wrap the fan potatoes tightly in aluminum foil or place them in a grill tray.
- Grill the potatoes over indirect heat for about 45 minutes or until cooked through.
- Then add salt and season to taste.
Enjoy it!
