Description
Roasted Potatoes are pure comfort on your dinner plate, delivering crispy golden edges and a tender center that brings warmth to any meal. Grab some russet potatoes, toss them with olive oil and herbs, and watch your family devour these perfectly seasoned bites straight from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes
Supporting Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash your potatoes thoroughly, then slice them into 1-inch uniform cubes to ensure consistent roasting.
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the potato chunks, coating them completely.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika over the potatoes, then toss until every piece is evenly seasoned.
- Spread the potatoes across the baking sheet, ensuring each piece has breathing room and isn’t overcrowded.
- Roast in the preheated 425°F oven for 40 minutes, using a spatula to flip the potatoes halfway through cooking.
- Check your potatoes at the 35-minute mark for desired golden crispiness, watching to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and immediately scatter 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped rosemary over the hot potatoes.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the crispiest exterior and fluffy interior.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry before seasoning to help them crisp up perfectly in the oven.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet, as this steams the potatoes instead of roasting them with a golden crunch.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary and thyme, or add grated Parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 463 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg