20 Easy Foil Packet Recipes

Camping Recipes

Foil packet meals are the ultimate camping hack: toss ingredients into foil, seal, cook over flames, and enjoy! These 20 recipes require minimal prep and cleanup, making them perfect for campfires, grills, or portable stoves.

1. Classic Campfire Breakfast

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• Diced potatoes (or frozen hash browns)
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Diced ham or bacon
• Salt, pepper, and paprika

Instructions:

1. Layer potatoes, ham, and cheese in the center of a heavy-duty foil sheet.
2. Crack eggs on top, season, and fold foil into a sealed packet.
3. Cook over campfire coals or a grill for 15–20 minutes until eggs are set.

2. Garlic Butter Shrimp & Zucchini

Ingredients:

• Raw shrimp (peeled)
• Sliced zucchini
• Lemon slices
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp butter, chopped parsley, salt

Instructions:

1. Toss shrimp, zucchini, garlic, and butter in foil.
2. Add lemon slices and season with salt and parsley.
3. Cook for 10–12 minutes until shrimp turn pink.

3. BBQ Chicken & Pineapple

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast (cubed)
• ½ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• ½ red onion (sliced)

Instructions:

1. Combine chicken, pineapple, onion, and BBQ sauce in foil.
2. Seal tightly and cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes.

4. Veggie-Loaded Fajita Packets

Ingredients:

• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• ½ onion (sliced)
• 1 zucchini (sliced)
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: ½ cup black beans or corn

Instructions:

1. Toss veggies with oil and seasoning.
2. Fold into foil and cook for 15–20 minutes. Serve with tortillas.

5. Sausage & Potato Medley

Ingredients:

• 1 smoked sausage (sliced)
• 1 cup baby potatoes (halved)
• 1 bell pepper (sliced)
• ½ onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp rosemary, ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in foil.
2. Cook for 25–30 minutes until potatoes soften.

6. Lemon Herb Salmon

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 lemon slices
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or thyme
• 1 tbsp butter, ½ tsp minced garlic, salt

Instructions:

1. Place salmon on foil, top with butter, herbs, garlic, and lemon.
2. Cook for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.

7. Cheesy Broccoli & Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup instant rice (pre-cooked)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• 1 tbsp butter, ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Layer rice, broccoli, and cheese in foil.
2. Add butter and garlic powder.
3. Cook for 10–15 minutes until cheese melts.

8. Honey Sriracha Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Toss cauliflower in honey, sriracha, and soy sauce.
2. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cook for 20 minutes.

9. Campfire Pizza Packets

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza dough (or tortilla)
• ¼ cup marinara sauce
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• Pepperoni, sliced veggies

Instructions:

1. Assemble mini pizzas on foil.
2. Cook for 10–12 minutes until cheese bubbles.

10. Teriyaki Chicken & Veggies

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken thighs
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• ½ cup carrots (sliced)
• ½ cup snap peas
• ½ cup mushrooms

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce, then add veggies.
2. Cook for 25 minutes.

11. Cajun Corn & Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 2 ears corn (halved)
• ½ lb shrimp
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Wrap corn and shrimp with butter and seasoning in foil.
2. Cook for 15 minutes.

12. Apple Cinnamon Dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 apples (sliced)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup granola or oats

Instructions:

1. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon.
2. Top with granola and cook for 15 minutes.

13. Greek Chicken & Olives

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp crumbled feta
• 1 tsp oregano, 1 lemon wedge

Instructions:

1. Layer ingredients in foil.
2. Cook for 20–25 minutes.

14. Garlic Parmesan Fries

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen fries (or sliced potatoes)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp parsley

Instructions:

1. Toss fries with oil and seasonings.
2. Cook for 20–25 minutes until crispy.

15. Spicy Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans (drained)
• ½ cup corn
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 jalapeño (sliced)

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients in foil.
2. Cook for 15 minutes. Serve in tortillas.

16. Herb Butter Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole mushrooms
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 garlic clove (minced)

Instructions:

1. Toss mushrooms in melted butter, thyme, and garlic.
2. Cook for 12–15 minutes.

17. Hawaiian Ham & Pineapple

Ingredients:

• 4 ham slices
• 4 pineapple rings
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Layer ham and pineapple, sprinkle sugar.
2. Cook for 15 minutes.

18. Chili Lime Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Toss potatoes with oil, lime juice, and chili powder.
2. Cook for 25–30 minutes.

19. Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked macaroni
• ½ cup shredded chicken
• 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
• ½ cup shredded cheddar

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients in foil.
2. Cook for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.

20. S’mores Banana Boats

Ingredients:

• 1 banana (split open)
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp mini marshmallows
• 1 tbsp graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

1. Stuff banana with toppings.
2. Cook for 8–10 minutes until melted.

Tips for Perfect Foil Packets

• Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing.
• Grease the foil lightly to avoid sticking.
• Double-wrap packets for even cooking.
• Flip packets halfway through grilling.

These recipes are customizable—swap proteins, veggies, or spices to suit your taste! Encourage readers to share their foil packet creations with your community. Happy camping and cooking!