Name: Grilled Potato Wedges in Just 20 Minutes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (unpeeled); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 3 cloves garlic (minced)

This recipe for grilled potato wedges takes less than 20 minutes to make. With their crispy golden outsides and hot and fluffy insides, this potato recipe is the summer side dish you’ve been looking for.

A platter of grilled potatoes next to a dish of aioli.

There’s something special about grilled potatoes in the summertime. With their crispy edges and pillowy soft insides, roasted potatoes on the grill are something you can look forward to every year.

Cook these on the grill along with your main course (and even some veggies!), so you don’t have to be in the hot kitchen. It’s such a nice change of pace to be outside.

You can adjust the spices however you want. This recipe is super versatile, so if you prefer lots of seasonings or just a few, you can customize it how you like best. Plus, I share a shortcut that lets you have perfectly grilled potatoes in minutes without burning the outsides.

Potatoes on the grill go perfectly with burgers, grilled chicken, or steak, and plenty of other side dishes like roasted carrots or green beans with bacon. Golden brown, crispy, and full of flavor, this might be your new go-to side dish all season long. Try serving them with your favorite dip.

Favorite Dips for Potato Wedges

Lemon Herb Aioli – I love this stuff
French onion dip – perfect with potatoes
Homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is amazing on potatoes

Someone dipping a potato into a bowl of sauce.

Do I boil potatoes before grilling?

You can boil the potatoes beforehand if you want. You can also put them on the grill without pre-cooking them at all. The problem with these methods is that the potatoes are either mushy or burnt on the outside.

However, you can avoid those issues and have perfectly grilled potatoes by microwaving the potatoes before you grill them. It cuts back on the grilling time, so there’s less chance they’ll burn. Plus, instead of it taking almost an hour, the microwave method takes less than 15 minutes and doesn’t dirty up any pots.

What seasonings are best for grilled potatoes?

Beyond my classic mix of salt, pepper, and garlic, you can use lots of other seasonings on potatoes with excellent results. Try:

Garlic and herbs: In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic and fresh herbs, like rosemary or thyme. Add it to the potatoes with the olive oil before grilling.
Paprika and cumin: Add a mixture of paprika and cumin for a spicy and smoky flavor.
Parmesan cheese: Be careful not to burn the cheese on the grill! Add a few tablespoons of grated parm to the seasonings before grilling.
Lemon and parsley: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over your potatoes, then grill. Garnish them with parsley after cooking.
Old Bay seasoning: If you like spicy food, add Old Bay or your favorite Cajun seasoning blend to the potatoes before grilling.

Why You’ll Love Grilled Potatoes

They’re quick and easy to make.
You can make this recipe year-round, even in the middle of winter, if you can access your grill. (We don’t get cold winters here in the Carolinas, so we can grill all year long)
Grilled potatoes are healthier for you than deep-fried or pan-fried potatoes.
I love the crispy exterior.

A black platter with some grilled potatoes.

What’s the secret to grilling potatoes fast?

One of the best things about this recipe is how quickly it can be ready. But we all know potatoes are notoriously slow to cook, so how is this recipe ready in about 15-20 minutes?

The secret is to use the microwave. Instead of grilling these potatoes for an hour or more, microwave the potatoes first, then grill them for just about 6 minutes for perfectly cooked grilled potatoes every time.

Grilled Potato Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for grilled potatoes. — Just a couple ingredients.

Yukon Gold Potatoes – These have a thin flesh and cook quickly on the grill, but you can also use russets if you prefer.
Garlic – You can use freshly minced or jarred garlic. Both will work fine in this recipe, but fresh minced has more flavor.
Pantry Staples – salt, pepper, olive oil

How To Make the Easiest Crispy Potatoes

Step 1: Prepare the potatoes.

Wash and pat dry your potatoes, then cut them length-wise, so they form wedges, about ½ inch thick. Put all the wedges in a microwave-safe mixing bowl and drizzle the olive oil overtop. Then add in the seasonings and use a pair of tongs to mix everything together until the potatoes are fully coated.

Sliced potatoes on a cutting board. — Slice the potatoes into equal sized wedges.

Sliced potatoes in a bowl. — Place the potatoes in a bowl, cover and microwave.

Step 2: Pre-cook the potatoes.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave until they are slightly tender, but not fully cooked.

Step 3: Finish the potatoes on the grill.

After the grill is preheated, place the potatoes directly on the hot grates in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes, until they’ve browned on both sides. Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

Try to cut your potatoes into uniform thickness. This helps them to cook much more evenly.
If you don’t have a microwave, you can also par-boil your potatoes until they’re slightly soft but not cooked all the way through. Drain them in a colander, then toss with the oil and seasonings. Finally, finish them up on the grill.
Before you remove your potatoes from the grill, pierce a few of them with a fork to make sure they’re fully cooked. A fork should easily pierce through the inside of the potato.

How to Store Leftover Potatoes

Potatoes can be a little wonky as leftovers. You can reheat them, and they’ll taste wonderful but the texture won’t always be the same. Try reheating in the oven for the best texture. Store the leftovers in foil or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To reheat in the oven, wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. You can also reheat in an air fryer. You can microwave them, but they won’t be crispy.

You can freeze cooked potatoes but they might be mushy when reheated. Place them in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating and then crisp up in the oven or air fryer.

How hot should the grill be for potatoes?

The temperature of most grills can be a bit difficult to control. But as a general rule, heat your grill to around 400°F to make grilled potatoes.

Grilling questions

How do I grill a whole potato?

If you want to grill a whole potato, think of it like making a baked potato. Poke holes in the top of the potato and season it with a touch of butter and salt. Wrap the entire potato in foil and place them away from the direct flame or on the shelf of the grill. Let cook for 45 minutes to an hour. When you can pierce the potato easily with a fork, they’re ready.

How long to cook potatoes before grilling?

This depends on your method of partially cooking them. I recommend microwaving your potatoes for 8-10 minutes.

Should I grill my potatoes on direct heat?

It’s better to cook the potatoes over indirect heat. Place your potatoes away from the direct flame, but still in a nice hot part of the grill. You can also move your potatoes around as they cook if you know you have hot spots that may burn or overcook some of your wedges.

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