This Traeger Baked Potato recipe is the perfect side dish that you can serve with your favorite grilled or smoked meats. They are soft and fluffy on the inside, and salty and crispy on the outside. Trust me, once you try cooking potatoes this way, you'll never want to use your oven again!
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—I LOVE my Traeger grill. My only regret is that I didn’t buy it sooner! One of the many things I love is that you can cook pretty much anything on it. If we are going to grill or smoke meat, I also throw on some veggies and potatoes to round out the meal. You just set it and forget it! If you don't have a Traeger pellet grill, don't worry, any pellet smoker will work!
Round out your meal by serving alongside my Traeger Grilled Salmon, Smoked Whole Chicken, or BBQ Chicken Kabobs.
For more Traeger recipes check out my Smoked Baked Beans, Smoked Scalloped Potatoes, and Smoked Feta With Hot Honey.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Super Easy: This is an incredibly easy side dish that even a beginner cook can master.
- Customizable: Get creative with the toppings! Mix and match and come up with your favorite combination.
- Perfect For Meal Prep: Make a bunch on the weekend and store them in the fridge all week long.
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: If you can grab organic potatoes, aim for those. You will want medium-sized russets, if yours are large, just cook them longer.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: If you don’t have Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Oil would be a great option.
- Flakey Sea Salt: Maldon’s Flakey Sea salt is my favorite. You want a nice thick-cut salt as it helps create that crispy skin! You can use kosher salt in a pinch.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions And Variations
- Sweet Potatoes: You can swap out the russet potatoes for sweet potatoes.
- Wood Pellets: Try using different flavored pellets to change up the smoke flavor.
- Seasonings: You can season the potatoes with any seasonings you like. Chili powder, onion powder, or garlic powder would work well.
- Make It A Meal: Top the potatoes with slow-cooked chili, or buffalo chicken to make it a complete meal.
How To Make Traeger Baked Potatoes
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1. Preheat your pellet grill to 250 degrees f. Wash and dry the potatoes. Use a paring knife to poke a few holes in the potatoes.
Step 2. Brush the outside of the potatoes with olive oil. You want to make sure the entire potato is covered in oil.
Step 3. Generously cover the skin of the potatoes with flakey sea salt, then place them directly on the grill grates of your pellet grill.
Step 4. Check them after 2.5 hours. If they are still pretty hard, continue cooking them at 250 for another 30 minutes. After 3 hours increase the temperature of the grill to 350 and cook for another 30 minutes or until they are fork tender. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
Step 5. Remove potatoes from the grill and allow them to cool slightly before slicing.
Expert Tips And Notes
- Don't Skimp On The Sea Salt: Use plenty of oil and salt as this will really help flavor the inside of the potato and also help create that crispy skin!
- Give Em Plenty Of Time: Cooking low and slow takes some time, especially if you are using larger potatoes! This is not a process you want to rush.
Serving Suggestions For Traeger Smoked Baked Potatoes
While there are many delicious toppings, here are a few ideas to get you started. Choose your favorite toppings and load 'em up! You can also turn this baked potato into an entire meal or main dish, by adding a protein on top.
- Smoked Butter or Ghee
- Creamy Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Chopped Smoked Bacon
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Smoked Cream Cheese
- Chives
- Fresh Herbs
- Green Onions
- Black Pepper
- Buffalo Chicken
Serve alongside any of your favorite meats such as:
- Steak
- Chicken Breast
- Easy Grilled Salmon
- Pork Chops
- Pork Butt
- Pork Sandwiches
- Prime Rib
- Traeger Brisket
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Reheating: Place in a 250-degree oven and reheat for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
Wrapping potatoes in aluminum foil keeps the moisture in, and the result can often be a soggy potato. When you leave the potato unwrapped, it allows the air to circulate and also allows the skin to crisp up.
I recommend using russet potatoes because they have a low moisture content, but high starch content, which creates that fluffy interior!
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Easy Traeger Baked Potatoes (Salt Crusted)
Ingredients
- 4 Russet Potatoes
- 1-2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1-2 tablespoon Flakey Sea Salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Use a paring knife to poke a few holes in the potatoes.
- Preheat your pellet grill to 250 degrees f.
- Brush each potato with olive oil. You want to make sure the entire potato is covered in oil.
- Generously cover each potato with flakey sea salt, then place the potatoes directly on the grill grates of your pellet grill.
- Check the potatoes after 2.5 hours. If they are still pretty hard, continue cooking them at 250 for another 30 minutes. After 3 hours increase the temperature of the grill to 350 and cook for another 30 minutes or until they are soft to the touch. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Remove from the grill and allow them to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Don't Skimp On The Sea Salt: Use plenty of oil and salt as this will really help flavor the inside of the potato and also help create that crispy skin!
- Give Em Plenty Of Time: Cooking low and slow takes some time, especially if you are using larger potatoes! This is not a process you want to rush.
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