Julie Clark
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Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes
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Simply seasoned, easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner. A high baking temperature makes the sheet pan potatoes sizzle and brown nicely.
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.
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.
The oven roasted potatoes are loaded with pantry spices for the perfect flavor. And our method of baking the potatoes at a high temperature gives them crispy skins on the outside and stay tender on the inside.
Which potatoes are best for oven roasting?
It’s important to know what type of potatoes to use for oven roasting. Red-skinned potatoes because they are waxier and hold their shape well, but Yukon Gold potatoes are also excellent for roasting.
Russet potatoes are very common and will work, but they may fall apart slightly during baking.
Roasted Potato Seasoning
Our oven roasted potatoes recipe calls for garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. I kept the taste basic so that it could pair with many things.
Feel free to add whatever kind of herbs and spices you’d like:
- Red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Basil, oregano, parmesan cheese and parsley for an Italian seasoning flare.
- Fresh thyme or fresh rosemary potatoes are always delicious.
- Use cumin and paprika for a Mexican potatoes.
- Parsley and dill.
The best roast potatoes for you will be potatoes that are seasoned to your liking. Change it up every time you make them or based on your main dish. And you can even use this seasoning on french fries or a chicken sheet pan dinner. It’s that versatile!
How do you make crispy roasted potatoes?
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Clean and cut the potatoes into 1/2-1 inch cubes.
- Season. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and spices.
- Layer. Spray a shallow baking pan, a baking sheet with 1″ sides or cast iron pan with cooking spray or rub lightly with oil. Spread the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Try to have the potatoes in a single layer with space in between for the ultimate crispiness.
- Bake. Bake for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir the potatoes once after about 15 minutes of baking so they brown on all sides. Turn the broiler on low and broil the potatoes for about 5 minutes to brown them even more. This is optional, but it makes the potato skins crispy. Watch the potatoes closely while they are under the broiler so that they don’t burn.
Make it a meal.
Serve the oven roasted potatoes 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:
- Garlic Pot Roast
- Honey Oregano Pork Chops
- Baked Chicken Wings
- Paleo Battered Fish
- Garlic Butter Steak
- Slow Cooker Meatloaf
- Crockpot Turkey
You can also serve the roasted white potatoes with red pepper pasta, cube steak parmesan, creamy turmeric soup, or tuscan chicken pasta.
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Simply seasoned, easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner. A high baking temperature makes the sheet pan potatoes sizzle and brown nicely.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 small red potatoes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Clean and cut the potatoes into 1/2"-1" cubes. 6 small red potatoes
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and spices. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Spray a shallow baking pan or cast iron pan with cooking spray or rub lightly with oil. Spread the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Try to have the potatoes in a single layer with space in between for the ultimate crispiness.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir the potatoes once after about 15 minutes of baking so they brown on all sides. Turn the broiler on low and broil the potatoes for about 5 minutes to brown them even more. This is optional, but it makes the potatoes crispy. Watch the potatoes closely while they are under the broiler so that they don't burn.
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Notes
- The exact time of baking depends on how large the potato chunks are. Ours were about 1″ cubes and took 27 minutes.
- Want the potatoes even crispier? Try soaking the cut potatoes in ice cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This pulls out some of the excess starch and helps the potatoes to crisp up.
- If you have leftovers, place the crispy roasted potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer to keep them crispy.
- You can make the roasted potatoes in the air fryer, just like you would an air fryer baked potato. Prepare them the same way, then set the air fryer to 450ºF or as high as it will go. The potatoes will take about 20-25 minutes to roast, but stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking to promote even browning.
- This recipe fits many diets such as gluten free, Whole30, Paleo and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 217g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 1168mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
I love this recipe & have done several variations of it. In addition to white potatoes, I add sweet potatoes, carrot, beet, whatever I have on hand. I also add a little minced garlic and fresh thyme. When I can find it I add some finely chopped turmeric root. I am trying to eat more root veg, and this is an easy and delicious way to do it. The high baking temperature is the secret of the lovely crispiness of the potatoes.
Love the roasted potatoes recipe Julie. Thanks so much for sharing. I linked to it as a great side dish to my smoked beef tenderloin recipe. Thanks again!
These oven roasted potatoes were absolutely delicious! Just as described – crispy outside & soft inside. And my husband said they were the best potatoes he has ever had! I did sprinkle paprika on top to add some color.