Crispy, golden oven-roasted potatoes are lightly seasoned with garlic and paprika. Easy to make and versatile, they are a perfect side dish with any meal. I make these potatoes at least a couple times a month, and while it’s not a complicated recipe, it’s one I really wanted to share with you guys. Sometimes I’ll do these in a frying pan, sometimes in the toaster oven, and sometimes in the air fryer, but more often than not, this oven version is my go-to. I like to make a big sheet pan of them and reheat them in the morning for quick breakfast potatoes. One of my favorite breakfast meals is these roasted potatoes, topped with a runny fried egg and a few slices of avocado. It’s the best! If I have pickled red onions in the fridge, even better! For dinner, I like to throw a pan of broccoli in the oven with the potatoes to roast. Since the oven is set at 425°F already, why not make roasted broccoli and kill two birds with one stone? Make spicy garlic shrimp or air fryer salmon to go with the potatoes and a simple green arugula salad, dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. Wow!
About These Roasted Potatoes
One of the main reasons I probably haven’t brought this recipe to you guys sooner is that I never measure anything when I make it. It’s a little of this, a little of that, and into the oven they go. To take the time to slow down and determine appropriate measurements was holding me back from documenting this and photographing it. I’m lazy like that. However, I’ve found that the convection mode of my oven also helps them get nice and crispy. Yaay!
What You’ll Need
Potatoes: Choose tender-skinned potatoes, like Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes. Not sponsored, but I love using Little Potato Co. potatoes for this recipe. They’re great roasted whole like in my lemon and dill roasted potatoes. Olive Oil: These potatoes are NOT drenched in oil. Two teaspoons is all you need (or one glug, if you’re not measuring). Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika: Fairly bold seasoning but not overly assertive. If you like a lot of seasoning, go ahead and increase the amounts. Salt and Pepper: Use a coarse grind if you can. You’ll love the tiny little bursts of flavor!
How To Make This Recipe
It’s so simple! Preheat your oven while you prep the recipe so it’s good and hot. Prepare the potatoes. Make sure they’re clean and dry. Cut them into pieces about the same size so they roast evenly. If they are tiny potatoes, leave them whole. Add the potatoes to a sheet pan, along with the oil and seasonings and mix it all up, coating each potato with the seasoned oil. Roast for 20 minutes and stir. If the potatoes seem to be sticking to the pan, put them back into the oven for a few minutes and try again. The bottoms should have a nice golden sear. If they do, they’ll release from the pan and flip easily. Roast for another fifteen minutes or so, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown. Large potato chunks will take longer than small chunks so roasting time depends on how you cut the potatoes.
Storage and Reheating Tips
If you have leftover potatoes, lucky you! They’ll make a great breakfast or lunch. Store them in a covered container in the fridge for up to four days. They can be frozen for up to a month. Reheating directions: To restore the crispiness of the potatoes, reheat them in your oven or toaster oven preheated to 425°F for 5 minutes or until crispy and warmed through. You can also reheat these in a dry frying pan over medium high heat, stirring or tossing frequently, for 5 minutes or until crispy and warmed through. Microwave is not recommended unless you like soggy potatoes.
More Potato Recipes
There are so many different ways to make potatoes and I think I love them all! Try:
Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – perfect every time! Seasoned Grilled Potatoes Recipe Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes (so easy!) Easy Potato Skins (shortcut no-waste method!) Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – PERFECT potatoes! How to Make Baked Potatoes – in the oven Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries – we don’t want to forget about sweet potatoes! Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Southwestern Style Vanilla Bean Mashed Sweet Potatoes