What Is the Best Foil for Grilling?
For everyday grilling, Reynolds Wrap® Grill Foil is a great choice. Its heavy-duty construction withstands high heat, while the non-stick surface helps food release easily for less mess and easier cleanup. The wide 18-inch roll also makes it simple to cover larger areas of your grill or wrap foods securely. If you're smoking or grilling larger cuts of meat like brisket, pork shoulder, or ribs, Reynolds Wrap® Pitmaster's Choice Foil is a premium option that's trusted by grill enthusiasts for tackling long cooks and hearty cuts.
No matter what's on the menu, both foils are trusted choices for grilling everything from chicken, ribs, salmon, and burgers to vegetables and foil packet meals. For lighter grilling tasks or smaller, individual packets, use Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil. Choose the one that best fits your cookout, and enjoy easy prep, reliable performance, and simple cleanup
Best aluminum foil for grilling
For the best grilling results, choose a heavy-duty, non-stick aluminum foil that's strong enough for high heat and wide enough to cover your grill or wrap foods securely. All Reynolds Wrap® foil products are safe for grilling, so you can pick the one that best fits your cookout and the foods you're making.
- Best overall foil for grilling: Reynolds Wrap® Grill Foil
- Best for large meat cuts: Reynolds Wrap® Pitmaster’s Choice Foil · Best for individual foil packets: Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil
- Best for resting grilled meat: Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil
- Best for cleaning grill grates: Any clean or used aluminum foil
| Grilling Use | Best Foil | Why |
| Large cuts of BBQ meat, including chicken, brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder | Reynolds Wrap® Pitmaster’s Choice Foil | Extra-strong for heavy cuts of meat. Helps prevent tearing when wrapping, resting, or moving large foods. |
| Grilled salmon and fish foil packets | Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil | Non-stick surface helps delicate fish release without breaking apart. helps packets hold juices, herb, citrus, and seasonings. |
| Wrapping baked potatoes | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil Sheets | Pre-cut sheets make wrapping individual potatoes easy and consistent. Heavy-duty foil helps hold up to longer grill times. |
| Chicken and vegetable foil packets | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty or Non-Stick Foil | Good for portioned packets of vegetables, butter, oil, and seasonings. Sheets are easy to fold and seal. |
| Burgers or cheeseburgers | Reynolds Wrap® Grill Foil | Helps prevent cheese, sauces, and burger juices from sticking to the grill. Useful for grilling thinner patties or plant-based burgers. It’s a good idea to make drainage holes in the foil, so the meat doesn’t “steam” in the juices |
| Grilled chicken wings, shrimp or small seafood | Reynolds Wrap® Grill Foil | Keeps small pieces from falling through the grates and helps prevent sticking. Works well for large foil packets or a foil “tray.” |
| Grilled corn on the cob | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil | Helps trap steam, butter, herbs, and seasoning while protecting corn from direct flame. |
| Grilled pizza | Reynolds Wrap® Grill Foil | Non-stick foil is ideal for sticky pizza dough, sauces, and cheeses that can otherwise burn onto grill grates. |
| Make-ahead foil pack meals for camping or prepping meals | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil | Durable enough to fold, seal, and hold ingredients like meat, vegetables, potatoes, and sauce. |
| Keeping cooked food warm and resting meat | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil Sheets | Helps hold heat after grilling while meat rests or while other foods finish cooking. |
| Grilling fruit, such as pineapple or peaches | Reynolds Wrap® Grill Foil | Helps prevent soft fruit from sticking, tearing, or falling through the grates. |
| Reheating food on the grill | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil | Helps warm leftovers, bread, or sides without exposing them directly to flame. |
| Creating a drip tray or grease catcher | Reynolds Wrap® Pitmaster’s Choice Foil | Strong enough to shape into a temporary tray to catch drips where appropriate. Helps with cleanup. |
| Lining grill grates | Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil | Heavy duty foil in 18-inch or 12-inch rolls makes it easier to cover more grill surface and prevent smaller foods from falling through grates. |
| Cleaning grill grates | Any clean or used aluminum foil | Avoids metal brush fibers being left behind. Crumple foil into a sturdy ball and use it to scrub warm grill grates. |
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