Home › Cooking Times › Grilled Vegetables › Baby Potatoes

How to Grill Baby Potatoes

How to grill baby potatoes on the BBQ. Cook at 200-220°C (400-425°F) for 15-20 minutes (par-boiled) or 25-30 minutes (raw, foil-wrapped). Step-by-step guide with temperatures and tips for perfect results.

By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

Colourful grilled vegetables on the barbecue

Photo by Askar Abayev on Pexels

Quick Answer

Grill baby potatoes at 200-220°C (400-425°F) for 15-20 minutes (par-boiled) or 25-30 minutes (raw, foil-wrapped).

How to Grill Baby Potatoes

Par-boiling is the secret to perfect grilled potatoes — you get a fluffy interior and a crispy, caramelised exterior in a fraction of the time. Smash them slightly after par-boiling for maximum crispy surface area.

Temperature

200-220°C (400-425°F)

Cook Time

15-20 minutes (par-boiled) or 25-30 minutes (raw, foil-wrapped)

Category

Grilled Vegetables

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prep: Par-boil until just tender (12-15 min), halve, toss with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt.
  2. Preheat: Get your BBQ to 200-220°C (400-425°F). Clean and oil the grate to prevent sticking.
  3. Grill: Cook for 15-20 minutes (par-boiled) or 25-30 minutes (raw, foil-wrapped).
  4. Check doneness: Golden and crispy on the cut side, fluffy inside, cooked through.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.

Tips for Perfect Results

Try Our BBQ Cook Time Calculator

Get precise cooking times for any meat, cut, and method. Never over-cook or under-cook your BBQ again.

Open Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do you grill baby potatoes?

Grill baby potatoes at 200-220°C (400-425°F) for 15-20 minutes (par-boiled) or 25-30 minutes (raw, foil-wrapped). Golden and crispy on the cut side, fluffy inside, cooked through.

What temperature for grilled baby potatoes?

Grill baby potatoes at 200-220°C (400-425°F). Preheat the grill and oil the grate before cooking.

Related BBQ Guides

All Cooking Times BBQ Vegetables Guide

Sources & References

1
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Australian dietary guidelines and food safety for grilled produce.
Government
2
America's Test Kitchen (YouTube)
Tested techniques for grilling vegetables to perfection.
Video
3
AmazingRibs.com
Vegetable grilling guides with temperature and timing charts.
Reference
4
Guga Foods (YouTube)
Creative grilled vegetable experiments and flavour combinations.
Video