Smoked Baked Potatoes on Pellet Grill is a delicious side dish for any barbecue or grilling recipe. This is an easy recipe that only requires a few simple ingredients, and the result is a delicious, flavorful potato that is perfectly cooked and packed full of flavor. These potatoes are perfect for a family dinner or backyard barbecue and are sure to become a new favorite!
Potatoes are such a versatile food, don't you think? You can boil them, make Oven-Roasted Potatoes, fry them, make Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Potates, make them into a casserole like Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes, and the list goes on. One of my personal favorites is the smoked baked potato.
These smoked baked potatoes on the pellet grill are the perfect side dish for any barbecue! They're easy to make, and the flavors of the smoke infuse into the potatoes for a delicious result.
They make an excellent side dish for a summer BBQ. Smoked potatoes are hearty enough to stand up to bold flavors like grilled steak or ribs, but they're also light enough that they won't weigh you down in the heat.
Whether you enjoy them on their own or topped with sour cream and chives, these potatoes are sure to satisfy.
These potatoes on the smoker are one of the easiest smoker recipes, and they go great with Smoked Corn on the Cob, Smoked Chuck Roast, Smoked Sausage, and Smoked Brisket.
The best part of this recipe is that you can cook them on the electric smoker while you cook your meat!
Check out all of my smoker recipes for more great ideas!
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⭐ Why use a pellet smoker?
Unlike other cooking methods, a pellet smoker doesn't require constant supervision. One important thing about using a pellet smoker (or an electric smoker) is to keep the grill lid closed.
This allows your smoker to keep its internal temperature consistent, which leads to the best results. You just set the dial to the temperature you want and the smoker does its thing!
❤️ Why this smoked potato recipe works
- You don't even have to be a grill master to achieve perfectly baked potatoes with a smoked flavor. Your pellet grill does all the work for you.
- You only need a handful of ingredients and you're all set.
- The smoky flavor is perfectly balanced by the creamy texture of the potato flesh, and the crispy skin is the perfect finishing touch.
- They're super easy to make. Just brush with oil, salt, and pepper, and throw them in the smoker - no muss, no fuss.
- They're healthy! Potatoes are a good source of fiber, and they also contain vitamins and antioxidants.
- Smoked baked potatoes are the perfect mix of comforting and flavorful.
- Smoked baked potatoes are just plain delicious.
- Make as many or as few as you need; great for large gatherings!
🥔 Ingredients
Here's all that you need to come up with mouthwatering smoked baked potatoes:
- Potatoes. I used red potatoes for this smoked baked potatoes recipe, but you can use any type of potato. Red potatoes are naturally soft and creamy but hold well when roasting or baking. Red potatoes don't have thick skin so they absorb the smoke flavor from the grill pretty well. Just remember to wash them thoroughly before cooking.
- Black pepper and sea salt, to taste.
- Olive oil. You can also use avocado oil.
See the recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Making smoked baked potatoes only requires a short prep time. The best part is you can leave your potatoes on the grill and accomplish other activities in the interim. 🙂
After you wash your potatoes, poke holes into them with a fork. This simple but crucial step ensures that the heat from the grill reaches the insides of your potatoes. I like to poke my fork 3 or 4 times into each potato.
When you're done poking holes, brush the potatoes with olive oil. The oil helps the salt and pepper stick, and leads to deliciously crispy skin (if you're keeping the potato skin on).
Sprinkle on some sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Preheat your smoker to 250°F. Once the smoker is adequately heated, place your potatoes directly on the grill grate.
Smoke your potatoes for 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll know they're done when the internal temperature reaches 205°F or when the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork.
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
🥘 Toppings for smoked potatoes
Baked potatoes are delicious, but when you smoke them, they're even better. Here are some of my favorite toppings for smoked baked potatoes:
- Butter: Butter is always a good choice for potatoes, and it really enhances the flavor.
- Cheese: The creamy cheese texture complements the fluffy texture of the potato.
- Sour cream: This cool, tangy topping is the perfect finishing touch for smoked baked potatoes. It balances out the smoky flavors and adds a touch of richness.
- Chives: Chives add a nice touch of onion flavor to the potatoes, and they also look pretty.
- Bacon: Bacon makes everything better, including baked potatoes. The smoky flavor of the bacon goes perfectly with the smoked potatoes.
- Chili: Chili is a great topping for baked potatoes, and it's even better when it is smoked chili. The flavor of the chili complements the smoky flavor of the potatoes perfectly.
🥔 Substitutions
I like to use red potatoes, but the great thing about this recipe is that you can use practically any potato you prefer. There isn't a hard-and-fast rule about the kind of potatoes you can cook. Use whatever potatoes you have on hand!
If you're fresh out of red potatoes, consider trying russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes. Here's a quick comparison between the two:
- Russet potatoes: This type of potato is starchy, large, and has a more oval shape than red potatoes. Russet potatoes also have a thicker skin and taste amazing when baked, fried, or mashed.
- Yukon gold potatoes: Yukon golds are all-purpose potatoes. They turn out great; however they're cooked, whether mashed, boiled, roasted, fried, baked, etc. These potatoes also have a milky consistency and fluffy insides. They can be a perfect side dish or can be enjoyed by themselves.
📖 Variations
Smoked baked potatoes are quite versatile. You can enjoy them as an easy side dish or take them to a whole new level by adding your toppings of choice or favorite meat. Here are some variations that you can play around with:
- Add different seasonings to the potatoes while they cook. For example, try sprinkling on some onion powder or garlic powder.
- Cube the potatoes or use a potato masher to make potato salad.
- Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, parmesan cheese, or melted butter.
- If you're not satisfied with just toppings, you can add other ingredients to make the potatoes filling, such as bacon, shredded chicken, thinly sliced bell pepper, or baked beans.
🍽 Equipment
You don't need a ton of equipment to make smoked baked potatoes. Aside from the ingredients listed, a pair of tongs and a pellet smoker will do. Make sure that your grill of choice has an internal temperature display.
For this, Traeger grills and Pit Boss pellet smokers are good brands to consider. They're easy to use and can accommodate different wood pellets for different degrees of smoky flavor.
Traeger and Pit Boss have different wood pellet options that work nicely with smoked baked potatoes. In addition, you can have fruit wood pellets with notes of cherry, hickory, apple, and maple with your Traeger baked potatoes.
🌡️ Storage
These Smoked Baked Potatoes are so good that you'll want to make a double batch! And trust me, leftovers are just as delicious.
To store, place the potatoes in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
When ready to reheat, place the potatoes on a baking sheet and pop them in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.
💭 Top tips
Here are my top tips for making the perfect smoked baked potato:
- Choose potatoes that are equal in size - this will help them cook evenly.
- Leave the skin on for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Be patient and trust in the process. Keep your grill closed and resist the temptation to keep checking the potatoes while cooking.
- Smoke the potatoes for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until they're fork-tender all the way through. The internal temperature should be about 205 degrees F when they are ready.
- If you're going to eat your smoked baked potatoes with filling or toppings, you can simultaneously prepare or cook these while the potatoes are on the grill.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes at 250 degrees F to bake a potato on the electric smoker.
The best temperature to bake potatoes on a pellet grill is around 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
A baked potato is typically done when it reaches a temperature of about 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
No, you should not wrap smoked baked potatoes in foil. The smoke won't penetrate the flesh as well, and the skin won't get as crispy.
Yes. Poking holes in a potato before baking helps the potato cook evenly. It also allows the potato to absorb more of the flavors of the smoke.
There are a few different types of potatoes that are best for baked potatoes. The most popular type is the russet potato. Other good options include Yukon gold and red potatoes.
🥩 What to serve with baked potatoes
One of the best things about smoked baked potatoes is that you can pair them with just about anything. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:
- Smoked salmon: The rich, smoky flavor of the potatoes pairs perfectly with grilled salmon. The fish also helps to cut through the richness of the potatoes, making for a balanced and delicious meal.
- Sausage: A classic combo that is sure to please. The smokiness of the potato pairs well with the spiciness of the sausage.
- Grilled steak: The intense flavor of grilled steak is a perfect match for the smoky potatoes. Try topping your steak with some grilled onions and mushrooms for an even more savory dish.
- Roasted chicken: Roasted chicken is another protein that goes great with smoked potatoes. Juicy chicken and flavorful potatoes make for a truly satisfying meal.
- Salad: For a lighter option, pair your smoked potatoes with a simple salad. The contrast of the fresh greens with the smoky spuds will please your taste buds.
- Asparagus: Asparagus is a great way to add freshness to your meal. Try smoked asparagus or bacon-wrapped asparagus. The flavor goes well with the smoky potatoes, and the asparagus provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.
- Baked Beans: Baked beans are a classic side dish for smoked food. The beans help to balance out the smokiness of the potatoes, and they're filling too.
These are just a few ideas for what to serve with smoked baked potatoes. Get creative and try something new!
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📋 Recipe
Smoked Baked Potatoes on Pellet Grill
Equipment
- Pellet grill
Ingredients
- 8 potatoes washed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F.
- Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil.
- Sprinkle on some sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place potatoes directly on the grill grate. Close the lid, and smoke for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
- Choose potatoes that are equal in size - this will help them cook evenly.
- Leave the skin on for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Be patient and trust in the process. Keep your grill closed and resist the temptation to keep checking the potatoes while cooking.
- Smoke the potatoes for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until they're fork-tender all the way through. The internal temperature should be about 205 degrees F when they are ready.
- If you're going to eat your smoked baked potatoes with filling or toppings, you can simultaneously prepare or cook these while the potatoes are on the grill.
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📑 Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
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