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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Grilled Herb Potatoes

Grilled Herb Potatoes

Last Updated December 10, 2019. Originally Posted December 10, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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Grilled Herb Potatoes make a tasty and flavorful side dish to compliment meat, chicken, or fish. You will like these too for your next BBQ.
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A collage of grilled herb potatoes.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Kingsford to show you how to grill all year long. As always, all opinions are mine and mine alone.

A picture of potatoes wrapped in a foil packet next to a package of Kingsford charcoal.

Living in Southern California has its perks. No shoveling snow. No extreme weather storms. Best of all, we get to grill all year long.

Who can resist the thrill of the grill? It’s a place to congregate and enjoy the smell of delicious food cooking.

For your next party, regardless of weather, try these Grilled Herb Potatoes. They make a tasty side dish for just about any meal.

A collage of herbs whole and then chopped.

How to Make Grilled Herb Potatoes

  • Take all your herbs and rinse them well.
  • Finely chop herbs and add them to a container along with the butter and minced garlic.

Word to the Wise: Do this first. If you peel the potatoes first, they will oxidize and turn brown on you.

Butter and potatoes are a classic combination. However, you can also use ¼ cup olive oil instead of butter.

Here’s an idea: Make double of the suggested amount. Swap out the butter for garlic to marinate the meat.

A collage of whole potatoes next to diced potatoes.

Next up, prepare the potatoes.

  • Scrub the potatoes.
  • Peel and dice the potatoes.

One way to stop the potatoes from going brown on you is to put them in water.

If you do this, make sure to rinse well and pat them dry before adding the rest of the ingredients.

I used regular russet potatoes, but this recipe works well with all varieties including: Yukon gold, red potatoes, fingerling potatoes, etc.

Diced and marinated potatoes in a deep dish.

  • In a large dish, add the potatoes, herbs, garlic, and butter.
  • Mix well and season with salt.

For my fellow spicy lovers, here are some ideas you can add to this mixture:
Diced Jalapenos
Diced Roasted Poblano Peppers
½ Chipotle Pepper in adobo
½ cup Cooked Chorizo (beef or pork)

Also check out these potato recipes: Potato Taquitos, Chorizo con Papas, Beef with Poblano Peppers and Potatoes

A collage showing how to make a foil packet.

  • Take a large piece of foil paper and place the potatoes on top.
  • Wrap them up into a foil packet, leaving a little pocket to add 2 tablespoons water.
  • Add water and finish wrapping the packet.

Set the foil packet aside until ready to place on the grill.

This is one way to grill potatoes. You can also par boil them.

Par Boil Method:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes.
  • Cover them with water in a saucepan.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from water.

They should still be hard to the touch. Then, finish cooking them directly on the grill. About 5 minutes.

In this case, you will want to have larger slices so they don’t fall through the grill.

A collage showing how to light the charcoal in a grill.

How to Get the Charcoal Ready

  • Place newspaper or paper under the bottom grill.
  • Top with charcoal, almost like in a cone shape.
  • Set the newspaper underneath on fire.
  • After about 15 minutes, the charcoal will be white like in the picture above. That means, you’re ready to cook.

Pro Tips:

  1. Scrunch up the newspaper into a ball. Not too tight. You want air to get the fire going.
  2. When the newspaper lights up, blow on it gently. This will help spread the fire to the rest of the paper.
  3. Once the coals are ready and hot, spread them around. Then add the top grill.

Charcoal is not perfect. It’s supposed to be a little dirty, but that’s what makes it fun and inviting.

There’s something so primal about watching fire erupt into flames. It sparks into joy. The smell of smoke, though… Mmm!

Charcoal heat just can’t be beat. It’s the smoky flavor that you will come to favor.

A foil packet of potatoes on a hot grill.

  • Add the potato foil packet.
  • Cover with the grill hood holes open.

The potatoes are going to cook longer than the meat. They need roughly 20 minutes on the grill.

Note: For thicker cut potatoes, you will need to cook them longer.

Grill Master Tip: When you cover the potatoes with the hood of the grill, make sure the holes are open. Otherwise, you will put out the fire.

A steak cooking on a grill next to the potato foil packet.

Adding the meat depends on what kind of protein you are using and what cut.

• Let the meat rest before slicing.

For a medium-rare steak, add to the grill 15 minutes after the potatoes and sear on both sides for 3-4 minutes.

More grilling ideas: Balsamic Jalapeno Grilled Tri Tip, Grilled Balsamic Herb Steak, Spice Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Grilled herb potatoes next to the grilled meat and Kingsford charcoal.

While the meat is resting, carefully remove the Grilled Herb Potatoes from the grill. Take a fork and test one.

If the fork goes through the potato easily, they are ready. If not, return to the grill for another 5 minutes, until fork tender.

Leftover ideas: Mash the potatoes with cream and cheese. This is one tasty side dish! Or reheat and add a runny egg with salsa verde for breakfast. So yummy!

Did you make this recipe? Please rate the recipe below!

A picture of potatoes wrapped in a foil packet next to a package of Kingsford charcoal.

Grilled Herb Potatoes

Grilled Herb Potatoes make a tasty and flavorful side dish to compliment meat, chicken, or fish. You will like these too for your next BBQ.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: BBQ
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Equipment

  • Foil Paper

Ingredients

  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • Handful cilantro leaves (can swap out for parsley)
  • 4 tbsp butter cubed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 potatoes washed, peeled, diced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Rinse the thyme, rosemary, and cilantro. 
  • Pat dry. 
  • Finely mince the herbs and garlic. Set aside. 
  • Cube the butter and set aside. 
  • Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes. 
  • Mix with the herbs and butter. 
  • Make sure everything is coated well. Sprinkle with salt. 
  • Take a large piece of foil paper, and to the center, add potatoes. 
  • Wrap the potatoes into a packet, leaving a small opening. 
  • Add the water to the opening. 
  • Then tightly wrap the package. Use as much foil paper as needed. 
  • Set on a hot grill for 20 minutes, or until fork tender. 
  • Let cool slightly before serving. 

Notes

Can swap out butter for salt. 
Par Boil Method: 
Peel and dice potatoes. 
Cover them with water in a saucepan. 
Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from water.
They should still be hard to the touch. Then, you finish cooking them directly on the grill. 5 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1866mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 7mg
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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Ramona

    November 30, 2020 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious recipe. Made this last evening for dinner. It was a total hit. Thank you soo much for sharing ☺️

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 30, 2020 at 8:41 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe Ramona!

      Reply
  2. Emily Flint

    November 30, 2020 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Anything with potato and I’m in. These were delicious!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:20 am

      So good right? We love this one too

      Reply
  3. Laura

    November 30, 2020 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    Great side dish.

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:19 am

      So glad you enjoyed this Laura!

      Reply
  4. Sue

    November 30, 2020 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    Love the addition of fresh herbs to these potatoes – YUMM!!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:19 am

      It’s the best! Hope you try it!

      Reply
  5. Raquel

    November 30, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:19 am

      So glad you enjoyed this!

      Reply
  6. Amy

    November 30, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect side dish for dinner! Yum!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:18 am

      I agree! Hope you try it.

      Reply
  7. Sara

    November 30, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    Super creative!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:18 am

      Thanks Sara! Hope you try it!

      Reply
  8. Leslie

    November 30, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    I will try potatoes in any shape or form…especially with a recipe like this! YUM!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 4, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Tamales are the best! Hope you try this recipe!

      Reply
  9. Swathi

    November 30, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    Grilled herb potatoes looks yum I love grilled food during cold days.

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:18 am

      Isn’t it the best? Glad you enjoyed this!

      Reply
  10. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    December 1, 2020 at 1:03 am

    5 stars
    This Grilled Herb Potatoes recipe is a perfect side dish Maggie! Looks sooo delicious!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 4, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you very much. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  11. Chef Dennis

    December 1, 2020 at 1:04 am

    5 stars
    This Grilled Herb Potatoes look sooo delicious and my wife will surely love this.

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      December 1, 2020 at 9:17 am

      So glad you enjoyed this!

      Reply

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