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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Last Updated: May 9, 2025 · Published: Jun 30, 2021 · by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 2 Comments

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    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes piled in a white bowl on a striped kitchen towel.

    Crispy oven-roasted potatoes with golden crunch and fluffy centers—an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish everyone will love!

    Potatoes piled in a white bowl on a striped kitchen towel.

    Make this potato recipe for your next family meal or backyard bbq. We love to serve it with our BBQ Ribs or Honey Baked Ham. So Good.

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    Quick and Easy to Make

    This Potato Recipe is quick and easy to make. You can have them ready in no time following these simple steps: Cut up potatoes into bite-sized pieces, toss with some olive oil and seasonings, and bake until golden brown and perfectly crispy.

    Roasted Potatoes on a white plate.

    Here's What You Need

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    Potato Types Good for Roasting

    We recommend Yukon Gold for this Potato Recipe. They are our go-to potato choice around here. We find them to be a good middle of the road potato. Not too creamy. Not too starchy. The perfect balance.

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    What kind of potatoes are good for roasting?


    Yukon Gold Potatoes - Firm texture, yet still creamy. They crisp up really nicely when roasted.
    Red Skinned Potatoes - Thinner skinned potato with a very soft and creamy texture. Common choice for boiled preparations.
    Russet Potatoes - More on the starchy side when compared to Yukon Gold. So less creamy in texture. The most common form of potato. Great choice for just about any potato recipe.

    Image showing 3 types of potatoes that are good for roasting.

    How to Serve

    • Serve with ketchup, obviously.
    • Loaded with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, chives, and sour cream.
    • With garlic and herbs.
    • Brats and burgers.
    • Steak and eggs.
    • In a breakfast skillet with scrambled eggs, sautéed spinach and mushrooms, and Tabasco.
    BBQ Ribs plated with sides of Fried Corn and Potatoes.

    More Potato Recipes

    • Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    • Cheesy Potato Soup
    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes with Ketchup.

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    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes on a white plate.

    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Roasted Potatoes - Delicious and easy side dish.  This potato recipe is perfect for your next family meal or backyard BBQ!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • bakers sheet
    • kitchen tongs
    • chefs knife

    Ingredients 

    • 3 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
    • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
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    Instructions

    Pre-Heat Oven 400°F.

    • Prep the Potatoes. Cut each potato into medium sized pieces.  To do this, cut each potato into quarters lengthwise.  Then, cut each quarter into bite-sized pieces.
    • Add the Seasonings. Place the potato pieces into a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, kosher salt and ground pepper.
    • Spread Potatoes Onto Baking Sheet. Spread prepared potatoes evenly onto a baker's half sheet.
    • Bake.  Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on desired level of crispiness.  Turn potatoes once after 20 minutes of baking for crispy edges on all sides.

    Notes

    Pro Tip for Crispy Potatoes

    Salt the potatoes just before baking.  Salt will draw out water from the potatoes.  So, be careful not to salt them too early or the water drawn out by the salt will cause the potatoes to steam instead of crisp up when you bake them.

    Make Ahead Tip

    Oven Roasted Potatoes are crispiest and tastiest when served immediately. So, we do not recommend making them with the intention of reheating them. However, there are a few things you can do to prep ahead of time.
    Cut up potatoes and store them covered in water in a bowl in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them. You can do this step a day ahead. Then drain them in a colander, tapping the colander once or twice to bang out excess moisture before you move on to the next step in the recipe and add the olive oil and seasonings.

    Variations

    Spicy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Add in a tablespoon or two of
    Garlic Roasted Potatoes - Add two tablespoons of chopped fresh garlic.
    Parmesan Crusted Potatoes - Add one-half cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Lisa Hatfield says

      July 01, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go-to crispy potato recipe, I love all your tips, but salting them before roasting really works. Great recipe.

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      • Seanna says

        July 05, 2021 at 1:39 pm

        I am so glad you like them. Thank you so much.

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