Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, Roasted Potatoes are an easy side dish that goes with pretty much any meal!
Add your favorite seasonings based on what’s in your spice cupboard or what herbs are growing in your garden!
Why We Love This Recipe
These oven-roasted potatoes are very easy to make, so you can have a delicious side dish with minimal work!
You can use dried herbs but if you have fresh on hand, by all means, use them! I find the high temperature can cause fresh garlic to burn so roasted potatoes is one of the only places I really like to use garlic powder in place of fresh.
Feel free to be creative with the seasonings on these easy oven potatoes, they go great with pretty much anything!
What Kind of Potatoes to Use
To be completely honest, you can use ANY kind of potato for roasting including red skinned, russets, Yukon gold and even sweet potatoes.
To Peel or Not to Peel? While you can peel potatoes before roasting, you definitely do not need to peel them! I personally love the flavor the skin from russet or Idaho potatoes add and I love the look and color of red skin potatoes too!
If you’re using small potatoes, you can cut them in half or if they’re tiny, you can just give them a little poke with a fork or knife before baking to allow the steam to escape.
How to Roast Potatoes
As much as I love Twice Baked Potatoes, making oven-roasted potatoes is so incredibly simple that it’s my go-to side dish!
My mom taught me to soak cut potatoes if time allows, this removes some of the starch and helps them to crisp while being fluffy inside. Be sure to dry them well before you add the olive oil so they roast instead of steam!!
- Wash potatoes and cut into 1″ cubes.
- Soak in cold water about 15-20 minutes (optional).
- Preheat the oven to a very hot temperature.
- Add olive oil, seasonings, and herbs (per recipe below) and roast until tender.
How Long to Roast
The great thing about making roasted potatoes is that you can roast them at pretty much any temperature and they’re much quicker to bake than Baked Potatoes. I find a higher temperature give the best results for a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
What Temperature to Roast Potatoes
I most often roast potatoes at 425°F as I love how it crisps the outside. Depending on what else you have going in the oven, you can cook potatoes at a lower temp if needed (but you may need a longer baking time).
The following cook times are for 1″ potato cubes:
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 450°F for 20-25 minutes.
Got Leftovers?
Leftovers are great reheated in a frying pan or in the oven. They’re perfect in a frittata or for a great shortcut for breakfast hash, as hashbrowns or in casseroles!
Can You Freeze Roast Potatoes? Yes! While they aren’t something you’d think of freezing, they actually do freeze well! I place them in a freezer bag and reheat either in the oven (or toaster oven) in a frying pan on the stove. I just simply add them to the pan along with Oven Baked Chicken Breasts for an easy weeknight meal!
Serve these Roast Potatoes with…
Or Add Toppings:
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- sour cream (or even Greek yogurt for a healthy twist)
- chives or onions
- bacon bits
- cheddar cheese
Favorite Potato Recipes
- The BEST Mashed Potatoes
- Potatoes Au Gratin
- Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes
- Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Did you enjoy these Oven Roasted Potatoes? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red or yellow skinned potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped (rosemary, parsley, thyme, basil)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- coarse salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Scrub potatoes (do not peel them). Dice into 1” cubes.
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If time allows, soak potatoes in cold water for up to 1 hour. (This removes starch and makes for a fluffier potato). Drain and dry potatoes, if required.
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Toss potatoes, olive oil, herbs, and seasonings
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Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and tender.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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A good recipe! Works every time! Thank you.
Amazing potatoes every time! Paired with beef or chicken, this recipe as written hits the mark each time. Adding different spices also works. Key is to soak them. We use baby yellow potatoes normally.
I made this today (Labor Day) to go with our steak & tossed lettuce salad and it was a hit! I didn’t have fresh herbs so used dried herbs. Will be making again & again.
Simple and delicious! The recommendations on timing at different temperatures is very helpful.
Love this recipe! Perfect side you can adapt to taste in adding veggies! Great all veggie meal too! Thank you for sharing
Hi Marisa. I am glad that you enjoyed these oven roasted potatoes.
Great recipe! One of our favorites!
Excellent, easy and delicious!!
excellent!
Just cooked the potatoes at 400 for 30 minutes & they were perfect; crisp outside & creamy inside. Will definitely make again & try adding sour cream or shredded cheddar
Delicious! Came out perfect!
can the garlic be fresh chopped?
I find at this temperature, fresh garlic can burn.
I tried this recipe a couple days ago. It’s at really good.
THIS RECIPE IS AMAZING! ONLY 11 AND ITS SO GOOD! I MADE IT MYSELF 100 PERCENT RECOMMEND!!
That’s so AWESOME that you have started cooking at a young age! You’ll be a Chef well before your buddies!
Excellent and easy recipe!
Absolutely delicious and very easy to make!
Really a keeper! Thank you for your insights. Looking forward to trying out soon (family depends this weekend!)
Definitely a BANGER! My three kids were begging for seconds and even they said we normally don’t like potatoes but these are Good!