Fragrant grilled baked potatoes
5 servings
30 minutes
Aromatic grilled baked potatoes are the essence of American cuisine, combining simplicity and rich flavors. Historically, this cooking method originated from traditional backyard barbecues where food is cooked over an open flame, gaining a unique aroma of smoke and spices. Potatoes soaked in olive oil, salt, onion, garlic, and a hint of chili become wonderfully soft inside and crispy outside. They can be served as a standalone dish that pairs perfectly with sauces or used as a side for meat steaks and grilled vegetables. This dish embodies the spirit of cozy evenings by the fire where each potato is a little story of flavor—simple yet delightful.
1
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
2
Wash the potatoes well under cold water and dry them with a paper towel. Use a fork to make several deep holes in the potatoes.
- Potato: 10 pieces
3
Pour olive oil into a large bowl and add the potatoes. Mix well. Add salt, onion, garlic, and chili, and mix again to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground dried onion: 2 teaspoons
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
4
Place the potatoes on the grill and cook for about 1 hour, checking for doneness with a toothpick until the potatoes are soft and the skin is crispy.
5
Wrap each potato in foil and place on the grill. Bake for 1 hour until the potato is soft.