10 Best Foil Packets Recipes for Any Summertime Party or BBQ!

Foil Packets Recipes – Extremely versatile, food in foil packets can be baked in the oven OR grilled right on your barbecue! Foil packs are so easy to make, and are loaded with flavor! From baked chicken foil packets to steamed shrimp in foil packs with asparagus, we cover all the basics of this super cooking technique.

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

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Updated Jan 7, 2026

1. Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Foil Packs

These steak and potato foil packets make a quick and nourishing meal perfect for any occasion.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This baked salmon and Asparagus in foil with garlic butter sauce makes for an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

This shrimp and broccoli foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Foil Packets in Oven

These baked chicken in foil packets are easy and packed with tons of flavor. You’ll love the simplicity!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Gnocchi in Foil Packets

This gnocchi recipe is a light yet nutritious dish that does not skimp on flavor. You'll love these gnocchi foil packets!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Cajun Sausage Shrimp Foil Packs

These tasty baked shrimp and sausage foil packets make a healthy and delicious dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Baked Shrimp in Foil Packets

These Shrimp in Foil Packets recipe make a healthy, nourishing dinner with hearty flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets

These Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets are quick, easy and healthy - A full vegetarian meal with zero clean-u!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Creamy Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs

Healthy and delicious - Say hello to the easiest way to make salmon in foil packets.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. French Onion Chicken Foil Packets with Cheesy Asparagus

These French onion chicken and asparagus foil packets make a delicious and satisfying everyday meal for busy families!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Salmon Foil Packets with Pineapple and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This easy juicy Salmon Foil Packets is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Baked Chicken in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

These baked garlic butter chicken foil packets are just so easy and so delicious!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Baked Potatoes in Foil Packets with Parmesan Ranch Sauce

These oven-baked potatoes in foil only need a few simple ingredients and you have the tastiest baked potatoes ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

How to make foil packets

Use preferably two sheets of aluminum foil to prevent tearing up the packets. Do not seal the packets too tight, you want that steam to circulate inside so the food cooks evenly and the flavors combine. Add spices, herbs or your favorite condiment for extra flavor. With these tips, you can enjoy a delicious foil packet dinner in less than 30 minutes!

How long do you bake a foil packet?

• Depending on your ingredients, give your foil packets a good 15-18 minutes in a HOT oven. While your food is baking, don’t be tempted to keep opening the foil packet to see if it’s done.
• At the end of cooking, you can open your foil packet and broil for an extra 2-3 minutes to crisp up the food.