The single BBQ potato recipe that dominates Google every summer is grilled potatoes in foil — but the Traeger smoked and Blackstone crispy versions are right behind it. Here are all three, perfected with step-by-step instructions you can actually follow.
1. Grilled Potatoes in Foil – The #1 BBQ Potato Recipe
The undisputed #1 BBQ potato recipe every summer: grilled potatoes in foil.
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tsp kosher salt & ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary + 2 tsp thyme (or 1 tsp each dried)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Step-by-Step
- Wash & halve potatoes
- Preheat grill to 425°F
- Toss potatoes with everything except Parmesan
- Make 3–4 foil packets, seal well
- Grill 28–35 min, flip once
- Open packets, add Parmesan, optional final 3-min direct grill for crisp
- Loaded: shredded cheddar + bacon + sour cream
- Mexican street style: lime + cotija + tajín + cilantro
- Mediterranean: feta + olives + red onion + oregano
- Breakfast style: top with fried eggs + hot sauce
2. Traeger Smoked Baked Potatoes – Best Smoked BBQ Potato Recipe
Ultra-fluffy Traeger smoked baked potatoes with crispy skin and toppings.
Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes (8–10 oz each)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or bacon grease
- 3 Tbsp kosher salt or your favorite BBQ rub
Step-by-Step
- Preheat Traeger or pellet smoker to 250°F
- Scrub, dry thoroughly, poke 10 times with fork
- Rub with oil → coat heavily in salt/rub
- Smoke 3–3.5 hrs until internal temp hits 208–210°F
- Optional crisp skin: crank to 400°F for final 12 min
- Brisket-stuffed + BBQ sauce + cheddar
- Chili-cheese + jalapeños
- Broccoli cheddar
- Truffle oil + parmesan
Love this style? Official Traeger Loaded Smoked Baked Potatoes →
3. Crispy Blackstone Griddle Potatoes – Viral BBQ Potato Recipe
Internet-famous crispy Blackstone griddle potatoes with golden edges.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 5 Tbsp high-smoke-point oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder
Step-by-Step
- Cut into ½-inch cubes → parboil 6–8 min → cool & dry completely
- Preheat griddle to 400–425°F
- Oil griddle → single layer → 8–10 min untouched
- Flip → add onion/pepper → season → cook 10–15 more min
- Loaded breakfast: cheese + bacon + fried eggs
- Philly style: thin ribeye + provolone
- Southwest: black beans + corn + chipotle mayo
- Garlic Parmesan finish
Want the original viral recipe? Blackstone Twice-Cooked Griddle Potatoes →
Quick Health Notes for Every BBQ Potato Recipe
- Potatoes with skin = excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, B6, and fiber
- Grilled & smoked versions are naturally lower-fat than deep-fried
- Let cooked potatoes cool 10+ min → forms resistant starch (better blood-sugar control)
- Swap butter → olive oil, sour cream → Greek yogurt to cut calories
→ How to Make Mini Stuffed Baked Potatoes: BBQGuys Coastal Twist
These Are the Only BBQ Potato Recipes You’ll Need in 2025
Pick one, fire up the grill (or smoker or griddle), and enjoy the best potato side of the summer.