Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes

Updated March 23, 2026

Simple oven roasted potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil. Crisp edges, tender centers, and a clean flavor that pairs with Italian American mains, roasted meats, chicken dishes, and soups.

Yukon Golds offer creamier centers; reds hold their shape better. Garlic powder works better for roasting than fresh garlic, which burns at this temperature.

For extra crispness, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch when seasoning. Serve alongside roasted chicken, chicken parmesan, soups, or salads where crisp texture balances richness.

Cook time
55 min
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Ingredients

Scale
Measurement units
  • 2 lb Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven
Heat oven to 425°F. Place a sheet pan on a rack to heat while you prep.
Equipment
  • oven
  • sheet pan
Cut the potatoes
Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Rinse briefly if needed and dry thoroughly with towels.
Equipment
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
Ingredients
  • Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 lb)
Toss with oil
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano if using.
Equipment
  • large bowl
Ingredients
  • Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 lb)
  • olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • salt (1 tsp)
  • black pepper (½ tsp)
  • garlic powder (1 tsp)
  • dried oregano (1 tsp)
Roast the first side
Spread potatoes on the hot sheet pan in a single layer. Roast 20 minutes without moving them.
Equipment
  • oven
  • sheet pan
Ingredients
  • Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 lb)
Flip and continue roasting
Stir or flip potatoes and roast another 15 to 25 minutes, until golden and crisp on multiple sides.
Equipment
  • oven
  • sheet pan
Ingredients
  • Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 lb)
Season and serve
Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Ingredients
  • salt (¼ tsp)
  • fresh parsley (1 tbsp)

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Roasted Potato Hash

Leftover roasted potatoes diced and pan-fried until golden and crunchy, served with a fried egg and fresh herbs

You'll need to pick up:

EggsFresh herbs (parsley or chives)Neutral oil for fryingSalt and pepper

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Dice cold roasted potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes
  2. 2.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. 3.Add potatoes in a single layer, don't stir for 3-4 minutes until golden
  4. 4.Toss and continue cooking 3-4 more minutes until crispy on all sides
  5. 5.Push potatoes to sides, crack eggs into center, cook until desired doneness
  6. 6.Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately

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