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Traeger Roasted Potatoes are a delicious smoky side dish great for any weeknight meal!  A little olive oil, fresh herbs and baby potatoes give you the crispy outside, fluffy inside and taste delicious!

Traeger Herb Roasted Potatoes

What You Will ❤️ About Smoked Roasted Potatoes

  • Flexible – throw the pan on with whatever main dish you’re grilling or smoking! They don’t take up much room and make for an easy side dish.
  • Quick – This is a quick way to make potatoes! Baby potatoes cook more quickly and then when you slice them in half – doubly quick!
  • Fresh! – Those fresh herbs make all the difference in this recipe. The springy flavor comes out in every bite!
Traeger Herb Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients for Traeger Roasted Potatoes

Small potatoes make for a quick cooking time – here’s what you’ll need:

  • Baby Red Potatoes or Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes – you can also use fingerling potatoes
  • Olive oil – you could also use butter
  • Kosher salt or Coarse sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Fresh herbs: rosemary, oregano, thyme

Recipe Variations

  • Russets – you could take Russet potatoes and make them into potato wedges
  • Carrots – add some chopped carrots – about the same size as the potatoes
  • Other Herbs – chives, parsley, garlic are other herbs that go great with potatoes

How do you roast potatoes on a Traeger grill?

Traeger recipes are so easy because the electric pellet grill does all the work for you. Here’s how to make these potatoes:

  1. Preheat Traeger to 400º
  2. Slice baby potatoes in half
  3. Place potatoes in cast iron skillet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and fresh herbs and toss gently in pan.
  4. Place cast iron skillet on grill and shut the lid
  5. Come back in about 35 minutes and potatoes should be fork tender. If they are, remove skillet and serve with a side of sour cream!
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Roasted Potato FAQs

Can you use dried herbs instead of fresh herbs?

Yes – you can – you’ll want to use less – probably 1 teaspoon vs 1 tablespoon

Can you make roasted potatoes in the oven?

Yes – of course. You’ll need to roast them on a baking sheet for 30 minutes at 400º

Do I need to use a cast iron skillet for these potatoes?

Not at all. You can use a baking sheet (cover in aluminum foil for easy cleanup) or a grill pan as well.

What kind of pellets should I use to smoke my potatoes?

There are many flavors of pellets that work in your Traeger pellet grill. I keep it simple and always use the Traeger Signature Blend which is a blend of Maple and Cherry. That said if you’re looking for something specific with a strong smoky flavor – Pecan & Mesquite are great. If you want a milder flavor – go for Apple and Cherry. 

How do you store and reheat leftover potatoes?

Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the air fryer for 5 minutes.

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Traeger roasted potatoes

Traeger Roasted Potatoes

Traeger Roasted Potatoes are a delicious smoky side dish great for any weeknight meal!  A little olive oil, fresh herbs and baby potatoes give you the crispy outside, fluffy inside and taste delicious!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb baby red potatoes or baby Yukon Gold
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Traeger to 400º
  • Slice baby potatoes in half
    1.5 lb baby red potatoes
  • Place potatoes in cast iron skillet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and fresh herbs and toss gently in pan.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp coarse sea salt, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • Place cast iron skillet on grill and shut the lid 
  • Come back in about 35 minutes and potatoes should be fork tender. If they are, remove skillet and serve with a side of sour cream!

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1184mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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8 Comments

    1. Admittedly I like salt – did you use COARSE sea salt vs. table salt? Just a thought…Thanks for trying.

  1. No mention in recipe of how much oil to add but I just winged it came out great. Used rosemary from back yard and various spices. Garlic salt , black pepper and Spanglish Asadero all purpose rub.

  2. we can’t use this timing/temp for combining with any meat we make. any advice about how long they’ll need to cook at 225°? we make a lot of main dishes at that temp on our pellet grill.

    1. This recipe is more when you’r using the Traeger as a grill vs. smoker. If you’re going at smoking temperature (225) – it would probably take about an hour. A baked potato takes 90 min and these are smaller and in pieces – so I think 60 min would be good.

  3. 5 stars
    These potatoes came out awesome. I smoked them with a Turkey Breast using a traeger grill and Bear Mountain Gourmet pellets. I didn’t use a pan,I tossed thyem inside a freezer bag with olive oil and put them on a Grilling Mat. I used Kosher salt, Fresh Rosemary and fresh garlic along with black pepper to taste. Total smoking time was about an hour at 250 degrees.

5 from 1 vote

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