Foil packet recipes are one of the easiest ways to cook dinner in the summer! Perfect for campfires and grilling (or baking in the oven when your plans are rained out), they lock in flavor and keep meat and veggies moist and tender. And cleanup is effortless!
These aren’t the hobo dinner foil packets you made in Girl Scouts! Foil packet recipes can range from classic comfort food dinner recipes like meatloaf and BBQ chicken to more sophisticated flavors like Greek shrimp and spice-rubbed fish with watermelon salsa. There’s truly something for everyone here! Many of these recipes can also be cooked in the oven if grilling isn’t an option, making them perfect all year long. Pair them with a make-ahead side dish like red potato salad and dinner’s done.
What Makes Foil Packet Cooking Perfect for Summer
I love foil packet recipes, and over the years that I’ve been posting them, I’ve learned that you do too. Let’s talk about what makes them such a win, especially for summertime:
- Easy cleanup: Everything cooks in the foil packets, which means there’s less to clean afterwards. Just toss the foil!
- Tender, juicy, and flavorful: The foil packets lock in steam and juices, keeping proteins tender and vegetables delicious.
- Great for grilling and camping: It’s fun to have something other than hot dogs and s’mores when you’re camping.
- Make-ahead options: Many foil packet recipes can be assembled in advance and then popped on the grill when you’re ready.
Tips for Foil Packet Recipes
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing.
- Leave some space when wrapping everything up so steam can circulate while cooking.
- Seal the edges tightly to keep the juices from seeping out.
- Be careful when opening the packets. Even if the edges of the foil feel cool enough to touch, the steam that escapes when you open them up is hot!
The Best Skinnytaste Foil Packet Recipes
Grilled Shrimp Piccata in Foil
Chicken Foil Packets with Couscous
Shrimp Foil Packets
Mediterranean Fish Foil Packets
Foil Packet Cheesy Sausage and Peppers
Foil Packet Spice Rubbed Fish with Watermelon Salsa
BBQ Chicken Foil Packets
Lemon-Parsley Foil Packet Potatoes
Campfire Dinner Meatloaf Foil Packets
Spicy Sausage and Brussel Sprouts Foil Packets
Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets
Cajun Shrimp in Foil
Easy Grilled Fish Fillet in Foil Packets
These are so unique!! Thanks Gina!! I still do the “Hobo” packets for nostalgia. There are easy swaps to make them lower sodium or add different spices to suit your tastes and needs. Great ideas!!
Good Morning… I love your recipes…BUT would you do some that are low sodium…. There are so many of us that need low sodium recipes…thank you for listening…