Crispy oven roasted potatoes are made with the perfect blend of spices and seasoning, coated in olive oil and baked until they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
These crispy oven roasted potatoes are the most perfect side dish to any meal if they’re done right. There is nothing better that a well seasoned, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside potato. Once you get how to make these roasted potatoes down you’ll be making them for practically everything.
They are a side dish but these crispy oven roasted potatoes will be giving off main course energy for sure. They’re super easy to make and absolutely delicious. I know that If you give them a try you’ll love them just as much as my family does.
Ingredients
Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious side dish. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Potatoes- The star of the recipe! They cook up crispy on the outside and soft in the center.
- Olive Oil- Helps the potatoes get crispy and holds the seasoning onto them.
- Salt and Pepper- Enhances the flavor of all the other ingredients.
- Garlic Powder- Adds an earthy flavor throughout.
- Thyme- Adds a warm and savory flavor.
- Paprika- Adds a deep, nice color to the potatoes.
- Parsley- Adds a pop of color.
- Onion Powder- Brings an earthy, deep flavor.
How To Make It
Heres how to make these delicious potatoes. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 400° with the baking sheet in it.
First, add the cut potatoes into a medium sized bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
NOTE: Feel free to add any other spices and seasonings that you'd like to here.
Now, carefully remove the preheated baking dish from the oven. Add the potatoes and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet. Place them into the center rack of the oven for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully take the potatoes out of the oven and mix them around in the baking sheet using a spatula.
PRO TIP: The preheated baking dish are whats going to make these potatoes really special. It gives them those nice crispy edges so don't skip that step.
Now, place them back into the oven for another 15 minutes or until all the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Can These Be Made In The Air Fryer?
Yes, they absolutely can be! Set the temperature on the air fryer to 380° and the time for 20 minutes. Follow the directions as instructed and place the potatoes into the air fryer basket. Shake the basket half way through the cooking process and you’re done!
What Potatoes Should I Use?
This recipe works on pretty much any kind of potato you can think of. Even sweet potatoes work here. I usually go for Yukon because thats what I prefer but choose whatever you'd like or have on hand.
Can I Peel The Potatoes
Yes, you definitely can. I love how crispy the skin gets but if you'd like to peel them, be my guest. Its all about preference here.
What Should I Serve These With?
This is one of those side dishes that go with just about anything. Serve them at any holiday along side a Glazed Ham or for a casual dinner at home with Crockpot Smothered Chicken Legs and Frozen Roasted Green Beans.
Storage
Let the potatoes cool completely and place them into a food safe air tight container. They will last in the fridge for up to three days.
Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 6 Yukon Gold Potatoes, cleaned and cut into 1-2" pieces
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Parsley, dried
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- preheat the oven (with the baking sheet you're going to use inside of it) to 400 degrees
- Add the cut potatoes into a medium sized bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Carefully remove the preheated baking dish from the oven. Add the potatoes and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet. Place them into the center rack of the oven for about 15 minutes.
- Carefully take the potatoes out of the oven and mix them around in the baking sheet using a spatula. Place them back into the oven for another 15 minutes or until all the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Other Easy Potato Recipes
If you like super easy to make potato recipes like this one, you have to try these Crockpot Swamp Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Party Potatoes.
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