Crispy Homemade Roast Potatoes
Delicious crispy homemade roast potatoes with a fluffy interior and golden-brown crust, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Rosemary (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp Thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Fresh Herbs (optional, for garnish)
- Parmesan Cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the potatoes by washing and cutting them into even chunks.
- Parboil the potatoes in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until just tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam in the pot.
- Shake the pot gently to roughen the edges of the potatoes.
- Add olive oil and seasonings, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Parboil and season potatoes in advance. Also, air frying is a great alternative for a quicker process!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg