Easy Grilled Vidalia Onions

Have you ever had a Vidalia onion straight off the grill? Suddenly, those potent onions turn into a caramelized, soft, and sweet treat, perfectly smoky, and it melts in your mouth. These are wonderful to eat as is straight off the grill or pair them with burgers, steak, or your favorite smoked meat.

Grilled Vidalia Onions can be cooked on a traditional grill or your pellet grill, too; it’s completely up to you! Vidalia Onions are the ultimate summer side dish, especially when they are picked fresh! We fell in love with these over a decade ago and have been making them on the grill or even in the Air Fryer ever since. Trust me, you will want one of these or three!

Why you’ll love Grilled Vidalia Onions:

• Naturally Sweet – These are mild and sweet, which makes them perfect to eat as a side dish or as is!
• Easy to Prep – They are simple to prep and grill with a foil pack method and a few pantry ingredients.
• Perfect for Pairing – These serve wonderfully with steaks or burgers, or any smoked meats!
• Budget Friendly – During the summer, they are so inexpensive you could stock up on many!
• Naturally Gluten-Free – Easy to make when you need a gluten-free side dish too!

Ingredients for Grilled Vidalia Onions:

• Vidalia Onion
• Beef Bouillon Cube
• Butter
• Ice Cube
• Foil

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Vidalia Onions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400 degrees F.
2. Peel the outer layer of the onion off and carve a large hole in the middle of the onion.
3. Place the beef bouillon cube in the hole as well as the butter and ice cube.
4. Wrap the onion in a few layers of foil, then poke the foil with a fork at the top of the onion to allow the onion to vent.
5. This will grill on medium heat for 30 minutes or until the onion is nice and soft.
6. Once it is unwrapped, it should just fall right apart into pieces. Eat it just as a side dish by itself, or garnish the dinner with it.

Tips for Making Grilled Vidalia Onions:

• Foil Pack Method – The foil makes the onions nice and moist and full of great flavor.
• Add a little dressing – Serve them with a touch of balsamic dressing if you prefer a zingy kick.
• Best served hot off the grill!

How to Serve Grilled Onions:

Vidalia Onions can be served with a variety of grilled foods.

• Burgers
• Pasta Salads
• Grilled Steaks
• Added to Sandwiches or Wraps
• Added to Brats or Hot Dogs
• Grilled Chicken
• Alongside Pellet Grill Rotisserie Chicken

How do you store leftover grilled onions?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave or the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.

Grilled Vidalia Onions are the ultimate summer side dish and a must-have when grilling your favorite grilled meats. They make all foods taste so much better and give a wonderful, sweet, and savory touch to just about any grilled meat.