Roasted Potatoes Recipe

The perfect roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside with soft and creamy centers. Whether you call them oven-roasted potatoes, crispy roasted potatoes, or just roast potatoes, they are easy to make and go great with any meal. In fact, you can even turn them into a meal by adding meat and other roasted vegetables.

Roasting time for potatoes vary depending on the size and how you cook them. So, cooking potatoes on a baking sheet will not take the same amount of time as those boiled on the stove in water before being roasted. Small cubed potatoes will take about 10 to 15 minutes to boil. You do not have to peel them first, but you can if you want to.

Making Roasted Potatoes

Sometimes a roasted potato recipe will call for frying your potatoes in hot oil before roasting them in the oven. Other recipes use high heat to roast potatoes to a golden brown with crispy skin after boiling them. Just put the sheet pan on the upper oven rack. Whichever cook mode you use, you just want the inside to be soft with the outside crispy. Smaller potatoes do not take as long to cook so you should cut them all about the same size.

Leftover Roasted Potatoes

If you have leftovers, you can mash them for mashed potatoes for tomorrow’s dinner. Add some dried rosemary and garlic for extra flavor. Or you can use them in a casserole, soup, or salad. If you want to save them for another time, put them in a freezer bag and you can freeze them for up to three months. Then you can add them to any great recipe you are making. Perfect for any busy mom.

Cheesy Roasted Potatoes

Because cheese goes with just about everything, feel free to sprinkle some on your roasted potatoes during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Mozzarella with an optional garnish of parsley would be terrific. Sharp cheddar cheese and some salsa is another great idea.

What to Serve With Roasted Potatoes

• Garlicky roasted potatoes in duck fat (it has less saturated fat) with sour cream and red pepper flakes.
• Oven-roasted baby red potatoes with fresh herbs.
• Crispy roasted potatoes with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
• Baked chicken with roasted potatoes topped with fresh garlic, smoked paprika, and finely chopped fresh rosemary.
• Roasted potatoes with pork chops and roasted veggies.
• French fries evenly coated in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Served with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauces.
• Lemon pepper roasted potatoes with lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Potatoes Are Best for Roasting Potatoes?

For baking or frying, use russet potatoes. For boiling, you should use waxier potatoes like fingerlings. Roasted potatoes fall right in the middle. Some of the best potatoes for roasting are Yukon gold potatoes. They have just enough waxiness to hold their shape while having enough starch to make smooth and creamy interiors. Red potatoes and fingerlings will also work well.

Are Fingerling Potatoes the Same as Baby Potatoes?

No, baby potatoes (or new potatoes) are those that are picked before they are fully mature. They have a sweet and tender flavor. Fingerlings are long and tubular with thin skin even when they are fully ripe. They are mild and can be roasted until perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft inside. You may also see them called nosebag or roseval potatoes.

Do I Have to Soak Potatoes Before Roasting?

Because you do not want too much starch when roasting potatoes, it is best to soak them in cold water after you chop them. This keeps them from getting too soft and gummy. Put potato chunks in a large bowl and cover in cold water. Soak for at least 30 minutes or up to eight hours. Then, drain them and pat them dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.

Tips and Tricks

• The best size to chop potatoes for roasting is two-inch chunks. Small potatoes can be just chopped in half while larger potatoes will need to be chopped into quarters.
• Spread the chopped potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or coated in extra virgin olive oil.
• Instead of oil or parchment paper, you can just use a silicone baking mat.
• Always add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
• Also, whether you use fresh herbs or dried herbs, always season to taste.
• Be sure to preheat the oven so they roast for the right cooking time.
• Potatoes are high in vitamin C. Check out our nutrition information in any of our potato recipes.
• Roasted potatoes are best if you serve hot while the outsides are still crispy.