Perfectly crispy and golden, these crispy roasted potatoes are quick and simple to make for midweek dinners or as part of your holiday table.

There isn’t much that can’t be improved by roasting and these oven roasted potatoes are the perfect blend of crispy, crunchy outsides and fluffy, tender insides. With just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious side dish packed full of flavor that takes minutes to put together and will improve any holiday spread.

Why I love this recipe

• Taste: These crispy roasted potatoes have a delicious crunch but wonderfully soft insides and are packed with rich flavors from the seasoning.
• Versatility: They go with almost anything and can be paired with so many dishes from different cuisines and diets.
• Easy: With minimal prep time, it’s a great choice for busy cooks who want to deliver an impressive, delicious side dish with no fuss.

The ingredients

• Potatoes: I use baby potatoes but you can also use larger potatoes. Go for a starchy variety (the potato will soften, but hold its shape while roasting) like Yukon Gold potatoes, Maris Piper or Russet potatoes.
• Olive Oil
• Seasoning: Onion powder, garlic powder, chili, salt and pepper.

How to make crispy roasted potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC. The trick for how to roast potatoes that have the crispiest, crunchiest outside? A hot oven!

Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the potatoes and brush them well – you can leave the peel on. Then cut them into even-sized pieces, about 1 inch. This is an important step regardless of the size of potato start with – small even-sized pieces will roast evenly.

Toss with Seasoning and Oil: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Then, drizzle the mixture over the potato pieces and toss well to completely coat them.

Roast in Oven: Spread the coated potato pieces on a baking tray and roast in the preheated oven at 400ºF/200ºC for 45-55 minutes. Halfway through cooking, flip the potatoes and continue to cook until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside. Serve hot.

Top tips

• Choosing the Right Potatoes: The best potatoes for roasting are ones that’ll soften inside while cooking but still hold their shape and get crispy on the outside. Starchy potatoes are best for this recipe.
• Even Sized Pieces: Cutting your potatoes into even-sized pieces will ensure they cook at the same time.
• Don’t Skip The Oil: Olive oil – or any other neutral cooking oil with a high smoking point – is essential for the crispiest potatoes. Don’t skip the oil as it’s not only important for cooking, but it’ll make getting the potatoes out of the pan so much easier.
• Don’t Overcrowd: Keep the potatoes in a single layer on your baking sheet – overcrowding can stop them from cooking properly as it lowers the temperature of the oil.
• Bake On High: For perfect crispiness, keep the oven temperature high. If you’re worried about burning, keep an eye on it during cooking.
• Flip Halfway: This not only stops the potatoes from sticking, but helps them brown evenly on all sides while roasting.
• Customize To Your Taste: Crispy roasted potatoes are a great vehicle for experimenting with new flavors that you enjoy. Sprinkle with dried herbs like rosemary, parsley or thyme, or mix in smoked paprika or parmesan cheese for extra taste.

How to store

• In The Fridge: Allow the roast potatoes to cool completely before transferring into an airtight container. They’ll keep in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days.
• In The Freezer: Transfer the cooled potatoes into a Ziplock bag or freezer-safe container and write the date on it. They’ll keep for about 3 months, but their texture will change slightly and soften when reheated.
• To Reheat: Allow the potatoes to thaw overnight before reheating – their texture will be a bit softer. Reheat in the oven in a single layer at 400ºF/200ºC for 10-15 minutes. You can also do this on the stove or in the air fryer.

Serving suggestions

There isn’t much this delicious side dish can’t be paired with, but these are some of my favorite ways to serve crispy roasted potatoes:

• For Roast Dinner or Holiday table – serve alongside roast chicken, short ribs, or your favorite protein.
• With grilled food for a meal packed full of flavor – I love them with a tuna steak, chicken quarters or Portobello mushrooms.
• To enjoy on their own, pair with a delicious dipping sauce like a garlic aioli, ketchup or a Yum Yum sauce.
• Add potatoes to breakfast by serving as part of a breakfast hash – this is a great way to use up any leftovers.
• Or add some crunch to salads.

More delicious side dishes

• Oven Roasted Parsnips
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Green Bean Casserole

If you try these crispy roasted potatoes, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!