Roasted potatoes 🥔🔥 — crispy edges, fluffy centers, zero fuss.
Here’s a perfect, foolproof roasted potatoes recipe you can use with any meal.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red work great)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: rosemary, thyme, or parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Prep potatoes
- Cut into 1–1½ inch chunks (keep sizes even).
- Optional but elite: parboil 8–10 minutes, drain, rough them up.
- Season
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Roast
- Spread in a single layer (don’t crowd).
- Roast 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Finish
- Sprinkle herbs, parmesan, or flaky salt while hot.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Hot oven = crispy potatoes
- Flat side down = better browning
- Add butter in last 5 minutes for richness
- Lemon zest or vinegar splash brightens flavor
🧠Flavor Variations
- 🧄 Garlic parmesan
- 🌶 Spicy Cajun
- 🧈 Herb butter
- 🧀 Cheesy roasted potatoes
Want extra-crispy restaurant style, air fryer, or sheet-pan with veggies version?
