Simply seasoned, easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner. A high baking temperature makes the potatoes sizzle and brown nicely. You may also like our oven baked cheesy potatoes!
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Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes
What’s your meal planning strategy? In the 17 years I’ve been married, I’ve tried probably 17 different ways of being on top of the never-ending meal planning issue.
When the kids were little, I made up a month-long dinner plan and did shopping basically once a month. Let’s just say we ate a lot of non-perishable and freezer food, but it worked for that time in our life. I wanted to limit the amount of times I headed to the store with 3 children under the age of 4. I know moms get me on this one!
Now I generally keep the freezer stocked with meats that I can defrost easily depending on how much time I have for the day. And I have easy side dishes such as these easy oven roasted potatoes that I can whip up for a delicious dinner the family will love.
Which potatoes are best for oven roasting?
We prefer to use a good purpose potato for roasting such as red-skinned potatoes, Yukon gold or all-purpose round white potatoes. I love red-skinned potatoes because they are waxier and hold their shape well, but Yukon Gold are excellent for roasting.
How do you make the best roast potatoes?
This recipe is more about the method of baking than being about the exact spices that go on the potatoes. Feel free to add whatever kind of spices you’d like! Red pepper flakes for a little spice. Basil, oregano and parsley for an Italian flare. Cumin for a Mexican touch. The best roast potatoes for you will be potatoes that are seasoned to your liking. Change it up every time you make them, but the spices shown below in the recipe are our favorites.
How do you make crispy roast potatoes?
In order to allow the potatoes to cook quickly and get browned, I toss them in olive oil and the spices prior to baking. Heat the oven to a hot 450 degrees. Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. This works best if the potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet. If they are piled on top of each other, they will take longer to cook and not cook as evenly.
Pour the potatoes onto the baking sheet and pop them in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes. The exact time will depend on the size of your potato chunks, so check them often.
About 15 minutes into baking, you’re going to start hearing them sizzle. I love the sound of sizzling potatoes! Stir the potatoes once or twice during baking so they brown on more than just one side. And if you’d really like them golden brown, turn the oven on low broil and allow them to get browned on top for 2-3 minutes. Watch them closely because food can quickly burn under the broiler.
What to serve with potatoes?
Serve with your choice of meat and a pile of colorful, steamed veggies for a deliciously healthy meal. Here are a few of our favorite meats:
Whole30 Side Dish
I love that white potatoes are now allowed on the Whole30 program, which is how we try to eat healthy at mealtimes. That means that this simple potato side dish is Whole30 friendly!
Other Potato Recipes
Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 small red potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- Clean and cut the potatoes into 1/2"-1" cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and spices.
- Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir the potatoes once after about 15 minutes of baking so they brown on all sides.
- Serve immediately.
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Alessandra // the foodie teen says
I’ve been Paleo for two years now but have always included white potatoes, and roast potatoes are one of my absolute favourite side dishes! Love your tips on getting them perfectly golden!
Charlotte Moore says
These potatoes look so yummy.
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Oven roasted potatoes are one of my absolute favorite sides! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jamie says
Seriously, I could live on potatoes. Great recipe, ladies! 🙂
Sheryl@Lady Behind The Curtain says
Potatoes are my weakness and this recipe looks perfect!
Carol says
I have always made oven roasted potatoes. My family loves them. I also make them into a potato salad. If I’m in a hurry , I add onions {red} use any kind that you want. I also make my own dressing and it’s not made with Mayo or Miracle whip. I use Zesty Italian salad dressing for a change. It’s great and we or I like it this way.
Julie Clark says
I love the idea of using roasted potatoes in a potato salad. I can only imagine the flavor!! Sounds amazing. Thanks!
Dayne says
I love to use half butter and half olive oil. It give a better flavor and they brown much better.
I also love to lice some onion and red bell pepper to roast in with the potatoes. Yummy
Julie Clark says
I bet the butter gives them a great flavor!
betty says
Roast potatoes for Sunday dinner of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and veggies lovely