20+ Foil Packet Recipes for the Grill or Campfire
These foil packet camping recipes are perfect for cooking on the grill or over the campfire — discover simple, delicious breakfasts, dinners, and sides for your next camping trip!
We love to go camping every summer, so I have become somewhat of a tinfoil packet aficionado. The beauty of foil packet recipes is how simple and delicious they are.
I don’t need to worry about exact measurements and each pack can be customized to suit our different tastes. The best thing about foil packet cooking is that it also makes for extremely easy cleanup!
Today I have rounded up some of our all-time favorite foil packet recipes for the whole family.
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Here’s How to Make a Tinfoil Packet
- Cut two pieces of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire meal (about 12″). Layer the sheets of foil one on top of the other. Optional: spray the interior with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Place recipe ingredients in the center. Bring up the longer sides of the foil and fold together. Grasp one end and roll it up, repeating with the other end. A 2-inch fold is ideal.
- Alternatively, foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals. Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
- For best results, cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
- Use caution when handling the foil packet, as it can become hot while cooking.
Foil Packet Dinners
Delight your taste buds with this chicken bacon ranch foil pack recipe. It’s a savory blend of chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and melty cheese!
Try this teriyaki steak foil pack recipe for a delicious easy dinner! Juicy steak is marinated in teriyaki sauce with fresh veggies, sealed in foil, and cooked to perfection!
This salsa chicken foil pack recipe is a dinnertime staple — juicy chicken, vibrant salsa, fresh veggies, and cheese, foil-wrapped and baked to perfection!
Indulge in the flavors of these garlic butter steak and mushroom foil packs. Juicy steak, savory mushrooms, and potatoes are sealed in foil and cooked to perfection!
These delicious teriyaki chicken foil packs are quick to prep and easy to clean up. Simply wrap chicken, veggies, and sauce in foil, then cook to perfection!
For a delicious twist on traditional grilled chicken, try this pineapple coconut tinfoil packet chicken. It has so much flavor!
This easy tinfoil packet butter chicken gets a 5-star rating every time I make it.
This campfire Philly cheesesteak recipe is one of the most viewed on the blog, so it MUST be good! Roast beef, veggies, and melty cheese combine into a quick and delicious sandwich.
This tinfoil packet Philly cheesesteak recipe is also perfect for making campfire Philly cheesesteak sandwiches!
Craving fajitas? Loaded with tender steak, bell peppers, and onions, this simple tinfoil packet fajita recipe is absolutely delicious! Change it up by using chicken breasts, instead of beef, for a whole new dish.
Make a taco filling and top it with lettuce and sour cream. This tinfoil packet taco salad is another one of our favorite dishes!
This campfire pizza bake is such an easy foil packet meal and always delicious!
This tinfoil packet nacho recipe is a great way to enjoy pub style nachos while camping. Add this recipe to your next camping trip!
Tips and Tricks
- When planning for camping, I like to do as much prep as possible at home, while I have access to hot running water. It makes cleanup so much easier.
- Place foil packs on a baking sheet if you are worried about the packet leaking on the grill.
- Use sheets of heavy duty foil or double wrap your packet if you are worried out breakage.
- To be sure that your meat is thoroughly cooked, check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer.
- Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or a cooler.
Foil Packet Sides
This corn on the cob foil packet recipe is a summertime staple and the perfect side dish for grilling and camping!
Experience the perfect baked potatoes in foil with this simple and delicious recipe. Enjoy tender potatoes with a crispy skin every time!
These are the best grilled vegetables in foil — they make the perfect dish for summer! Add this vegetable foil pack recipe to your next barbecue or camping trip menu.
This potato and onion foil packet recipe is a summertime staple and the perfect side dish for grilling and camping!
This buffalo cauliflower bake recipe is absolutely delicious and perfect for making ahead to take on your next camping trip.
This campfire chili cheese dip recipe is super easy to make and always delicious. Perfect for adding to your meal planning this summer!
Tinfoil packet cheesy fries are the perfect side dish to go with a hot dog or burger. They are always a crowd pleaser with the kids too!
This nacho dip recipe is easy AND super yummy! Serve it as an appetizer or make it a full meal.
This campfire spinach dip recipe is always a winner with the adults! Make it as an easy side dish or enjoy it as a snack around the campfire.
We make this cheesy campfire dip every time that we head into the great outdoors!
Loaded campfire potatoes are perfect for pairing with grilled steak or BBQ chicken. These potato foil packets will quickly become a family favorite.
This loaded campfire cauliflower has all the delicious flavors of our loaded potato recipe, but with a low carb twist that your taste buds will love.
Foil Packet Breakfast
This foil packet breakfast bake is the perfect meal for camping. It’s super easy to make, totally yummy, and simple to prepare ahead of time.
This foil packet French toast recipe is the easiest way to make delicious French toast while camping! Add this simple recipe to your camping meal planning.
While hot dogs and peanut butter are camping staples, these easy camping recipes take things to the next level. It’s amazing the easy recipes that you can make with just a camping stove!
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Our Camp Cooking Essentials
- A pie iron camp cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
- Foil pie plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
- We love this Dutch oven for making one-pot meals and this Coleman camp stove is an easy way to enjoy outdoor cooking.
- These grilling bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home, then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.
- We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are foil packet meals?
Foil packet meals are ingredients wrapped in aluminum foil and cooked on a grill, campfire, or in the oven. The foil traps steam and flavor, creating tender and delicious meals with minimal cleanup.
How long do foil packet meals take to cook?
Most foil packet camping meals cook in about 15–30 minutes depending on the ingredients and heat level of the grill or campfire.
Can you prepare foil packets ahead of time?
Yes! Many camping foil packet recipes can be assembled at home and stored in a cooler until ready to cook, making camping meal prep quick and easy.
Do you cook foil packets directly on the fire?
Foil packets can be cooked on grill grates over a campfire or on hot coals, but placing them on a grate helps prevent burning and allows for more even cooking.
What foods work best in foil packets?
Foods that cook well with steam — like chicken, steak, fish, potatoes, and vegetables — are perfect for foil packet cooking because they stay juicy and flavorful.
Whether you are looking for a main dish, side, or snack, discover new favorites for your camping menu this summer season with today’s foil packet dinners.
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I loved your Loaded Potatoes! My husband greatly enjoyed it! I just have a quick question, how do you keep it from burning? I used the parchment paper idea, and precooked the potatoes so they didn’t have to go as long. But my edges got burned. It happens as well when I cook with veggies. Sometimes the top is still uncooked but the bottom is burned. Any suggestions? Or maybe you have covered this in a different article that I missed?
Good question! To prevent burning you could do a few things. 1. Make sure that there is enough butter/oil in your packet. 2. Be sure to cook in the coals of the fire (not open flame) or 3. Cook on a grill over low/medium heat. Hope this helps!