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Deeply golden brown baby red and yukon gold potato halves tossed with olive oil and seasonings.
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Simple Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe (So Golden!)

This Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe is a must-try for spud lovers. It’s a super simple recipe that only needs 5 minutes of hands-on time and works great with Yukon Gold, red, or baby potatoes, making it versatile and easy to prepare. With just a few simple seasonings, these potatoes turn out deliciously crispy and complement any meal perfectly.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Danielle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs small potatoes: red or gold baby, creamer, or fingerlings washed, dried, and cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (other types of salts may be more salty and require less)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Toss the potatoes, oil, salt, thyme, garlic powder, and pepper on a baking sheet until the potatoes are evenly coated in oil. Spread in a single layer with the cut side of the potatoes down.
    2 lbs small potatoes: red or gold baby, creamer, or fingerlings, 4 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are very golden and tender. They should pop off pretty easily when done. See notes.
  • Serve fresh so they stay crispy!

Notes

Tips & Tricks
    • The potatoes will release pretty easily once they are done. I use a metal spatula to help pop them off. If they are very resistant or sticking, they may just need a few more minutes of cooking time. 
    • If your potatoes are on the smaller side, they will cook for the lesser amount of time. Watch carefully so that they do not overcook and become tough.
Variations
    • Herbs: Experiment with dried sage or rosemary for a different twist.
    • Spices: Add in a little smoked paprika or red pepper flakes.
    • Steak seasoning: Swap in steak seasoning for a change.
    • Fresh herbs: If you like fresh herbs, sprinkle them on after the potatoes are done roasting and let them sit for a few minutes to soak in the flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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