Roasted red potatoes are my go-to side dish. Savory and crispy on the outside, buttery and soft inside. They are the perfect easy side dish for every meal.
Roasted potatoes are a classic for a reason. They get rave reviews every time I make them. From both kiddos and adults a like. And not to mention, they are easy which makes them the perfect go-to side dish for busy weeknights.
What you’ll need:
RED POTATOES: Obviously. You can buy regular sized or baby sized. The regular size I recommend cutting into quarters while the baby size should be cut in half.
SEASONINGS: These potatoes are simply seasoned. All you need is salt, pepper, granulated garlic and dried parsley.
AVOCADO OIL: I have been using avocado oil lately because it can stand up to higher smoke points. With that said, if you don’t have any on hand, you could use olive, vegetable or canola.
NONSTICK SPRAY: Despite the oil in on the potatoes, non-stick spray is really needed to make sure that the potatoes don’t stick to the pan so that you can stir them.
How to make roasted potatoes crispy in the oven?
I used to think that you had to roast potatoes at a high heat to get them crispy on the outside. But that just usually left me with over done potatoes. Sure they were crispy on the outside, but they were also pretty crispy on the inside. By cooking these potatoes at a lower temperature and then broiling at the end to get the brown outside, you are left with perfectly crispy potatoes outside and fluffy, buttery potatoes inside.
What temperature do you roast red potatoes in the oven?
For this recipe you will want to roast the potatoes at 375 degrees. Cook them for 15 minutes, stir them and cook them for another 10 minutes. Finally, to get the perfect crisp, turn on the broiler for just a few minutes. The results are perfection.
Just look at that crispy outside!
DES’ TIP: Roast red potatoes at a lower temperature for a tender inside and then broil the last few minutes for a crispy outside.
How do you store and reheat the leftovers?
You can store any leftover potatoes in a sealed container in the refrigerator. To reheat them simply wrap them in aluminum foil and bake them in at 375 until warmed through.
What do you serve alongside?
Whether you are making flat iron steak, fried cod, or salmon with capers, roasted red potatoes are the perfect side dish solution for your dinner. You can even dip them in White BBQ Sauce! Your family will love them and you’ll love how easy they are to make.
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Note: This Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe was originally posted in 2009. It was updated with new photos, tips and a video in 2021.
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 medium red potatoes (diced)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Nonstick spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl add all of the ingredients, except nonstick spray. Stir to combine.
- Spray a cookie sheet lightly with nonstick spray.
- Once oven is preheated place the potatoes in a single layer on the cookie sheet and cook on the middle rack.
- After 15 minutes stir the potatoes, being careful to return them to a single layer and cook for 10 more minutes.
- After the 10 minutes turn on the broiler and broil until golden brown, usually about 3-5 minutes.
This is such a nice compliment, Kimberly! So happy to hear you enjoy these!
Thank you!! I am a seasoned cook yet sometimes refer to basic recipes & saw this and thought, why not try a different method.? Indeed it kept the potatoes moist inside yet crispy on the outside! This very versatile recipe is my new go to. I super appreciate it and look forward to checking out more of your posts!
This looks tasty! These are absolutely mouth-watering! It will quickly disappear in our house, very tasty and flavorful!
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Yay Diana! I am SO SO happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing :)
I made these roasted red potatoes and they came out soooo yummy….the center of the potato was creamy yet the outer portion was golden brown and crispy….I only used olive oil, sea salt and rosemary…..I have made roasted red potatoes before but using your method they were dreamy! Passing this on to my daughter!
Great things you’ve always shared with us. Just keep writing this kind of posts.
That is great to hear Ronda!
I made them tonight and absolutely delicious
I love to eat potatoes but I have heard that It become the reason of getting fat?
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Looking very nice roasted potatoes thanks for sharing this recipe.
I think roasting veggies brings out the BEST flavor! Can’t wait to try these!
This looks tasty! These are absolutely mouth watering! It will quickly disappear in our house, very tasty and flavorful!
This is the perfect side to all my meals!
Such a perfect side dish!! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Roasted potatoes dish is the most popular side dish in my family! I love how crispy your potatoes look!
This potato looks very tasty! I LOVE how easy and delicious this is! Good idea! Looks very tasty! I am going to make this! This recipe really impresses! I really like! Thank you.
I think roasting veggies brings out the BEST flavor! Can’t wait to try these!
This will always be my favorite side dish, so comforting and tasty!
These roasted red potatoes are a delicious side dish for any meal! Love the crispy outside edges!
I love a simple potato recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
Roasted potatoes are my favorite way to make potatoes. These are perfectly crispy!
Roasted potatoes is pure comfort for me. My mom used to rock the roasted potatoes. Love your simple version of them!
Love that crispiness on the potatoes.
I LOVE roasted potatoes!
Mmm these potatoes look perfect!
One of my favorite side dishes!
Browned to perfection! Perfect for my spuds loving family!
Wow! These are wonderful! So easy! My husband loved them and hardly likes anything. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Ambrosia! I’m glad you liked them :)
Awesome recipe I ate a lot! I made my husband make some more for my lunch at work!
I need these now…so please bring me some…thanks!