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 potatoes sizzle and brown nicely. The outsides are crispy while the inside is soft!
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.
About these Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes:
- Flavor: This potato recipe is loaded with flavor. It calls for spices that many have stocked in their pantry. They are perfectly seasoned and will match many different main dish recipes.
- Texture: We bake the potatoes at a high heat so that the exterior is crispy and the interior is soft.
- Method: Oven roasted potatoes are baked…well…in the oven! You can make these in the air fryer as well and we’ll give the instructions on that below.
Healthy fried potatoes
This recipe fits many diets such as gluten free, Whole30, Paleo and more.
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 spices you’d like:
- Red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Basil, oregano, parmesan cheese and parsley for an Italian flare.
- Rosemary potatoes are always delicious.
- Use cumin and paprika for a Mexican touch.
- 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!
How do you make crispy oven 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 potatoes crispy. Watch the potatoes closely while they are under the broiler so that they don’t burn.
Air fryer instructions
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.
And then you can use the air fryer to also make air fryer chicken sandwiches and apple fries for dessert!
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 cube steak parmesan, creamy turmeric soup, or tuscan chicken pasta.
Storage Instructions
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.
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 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 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 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 olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon 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.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being ¼ of the potatoes. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
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
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.