Description
Simple and satisfying roasted potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- Chopped parsley or lemon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the scrubbed and cut potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for 30–40 minutes, flipping once at 20 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
For crispier potatoes, avoid crowding the pan. Use high-heat oil and consider adding a sprinkle of cornmeal for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: High-heat oven roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg