Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Why you'll love this recipe

• Simple pantry staple seasonings give so much flavor to these amazing roasted potatoes
• Oven-roasted potatoes are an easy recipe that's a perfect side dish for any meal.
• With just a few sprinkling of seasonings and a few hits of olive oil, you've got a winning potato recipe.
• Crispy roasted potatoes are perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

• Potatoes, use your favorites such as Idaho, Russet, yellow or red potatoes, Yukon Gold, or Russet, all work very well.
• Olive oil is my first choice. For variety, use avocado or grapeseed oil.
• Onion powder gives flavor to the potatoes.
• Garlic powder adds another level of flavor to all the ingredients.
• Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor that works so well.
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper are a must to complement all the ingredients.

Equipment

• Rimmed baking sheet
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full detailed instructions are below in the recipe card

Step 1: Scrub potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2: Fill a large bowl or pot with cold water. Place the potatoes in the water, let soak for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.

Step 3: While potatoes soak, in a small bowl mix, whisk together to combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: After soaking, use a colander to drain the potatoes and dry them completely. A cotton towel works very well to dry the potatoes.

Step 5: Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 5: Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the potatoes and gently stir to ensure they are well covered with the seasoning. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast at 425°F for about 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through. They are fork-tender when cooked completely.

Storage

Storing Raw Potatoes: Store in a cool dry place but not in the fridge. A pantry shelf is good.

Make Ahead: Feel free to make ahead and reheat at 375°F wrapped in aluminum foil for about 10 minutes.

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for about 15 minutes, or until warmed.

Freezer-friendly: if you have a lot of potatoes that need to be used. Make a batch or two of this recipe and freeze them for later.

Place the baked roasted potatoes on a large baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This prevents them from sticking together.

Then, move the frozen potato wedges to a freezer-safe bag and keep frozen for 3 to 4 months. They can be reheated from frozen in the oven at 350°F until warmed, about 15 minutes.

Variations

Here are some ways to vary the flavor of this dish.

Adjust the potato seasoning and try some of these:

• Greek flavor -  add some oregano and marjoram.
• Homemade Cajun Seasonings: a delicious homemade blend that enhances the flavor.
• Homemade Seasoning Salt:  an easy all-on-one spice.
• Herbes de Provence: a great blend of flavor.
• Italian Seasoning: we use this often and it gives a nice Tuscan flavor.
• Fresh rosemary, garlic, and parmesan cheese is a great variation.

Expert Tips

• Use a rimmed roasting pan and don't overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding can cause the potatoes to steam and they won't crisp. No one wants soggy potatoes.
• Roasting potatoes at a higher temperature ensures crispy potatoes with a tender and fluffy interior.
• For easy clean-up, use parchment paper on the baking sheet and spray the paper with non-stick spray.
• Peeling the potatoes is not necessary.
• Wash the potato skin well before cutting potatoes into even-sized chunks so they roast at the same rate.
• Feel free to make ahead and reheat at 375°F wrapped in aluminum foil for about 10 minutes.
• It is important to soak the potatoes to remove excess starch to ensure the best crispy roast potatoes.
• Also important to completely dry the potatoes before seasoning. We use a cotton towel to dry the potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Suggestions

Serve the roasted potatoes with ketchup, sour cream, and everything but the bagel dip, or instant pot hummus are all great ideas.

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Oven-roasted potatoes would be perfect with our Instant Pot Whole Chicken recipe.

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Crispy Baked Drumsticks: Oven-baked and super delicious.

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are another favorite pairing.

Change up dinner with the kids and pair these taters with Copycat Chik Fil A Sandwiches.

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