Crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect easy side dish to any meal! Crispy and flavorful on the outside and creamy and soft inside.
You will love these Roast Potatoes in the Oven
I love crispy potatoes but hate cooking them on the stovetop. It takes so much babysitting and they take forever to get soft enough! I came up with an AMAZING method for getting the perfect crispy roasted potatoes in the oven. Creamy on the inside with that flavorful crunch on the outside.
I wanted to come up with a method that didn’t dry out the potatoes. I often found recipes left dry and chalky potatoes. I wanted something that tasted like you par-boiled the potatoes and then crisped them in a pan but without all that work.
Cuz I am super lazy.
And I hate dishes.
Obviously, when you want to keep moisture in, you put a lid on whatever you’re cooking. I decided to apply the same principle to my potatoes. I baked them covered with foil for the majority of the cooking time and then took the foil off just for the last 5-10 minutes to really crisp up.
Covering the potatoes also allowed me to use a high heat which cooked the potatoes more quickly, didn’t dry them out, and gave me that crisp I was looking for.
I use this recipe all the time now!!! I especially love it for beefing up sheet pan meals. Sometimes they are a little too light for my crew and we need a bit more to get us full after a long workday.
I typically never roast potatoes with other veggies or meat, they just take so long I find everything else ends up overcooked! I’ll start the potatoes using this method and then prep the sheet pan meal and finish them up together. Two sheet pans, two sheets of parchment and minimal mess!
What you’ll need for Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes
- Potatoes, any kind
- Olive oil
- Season salt
- Table salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
What type of potato is best for roasting?
The best types of potatoes for roasting are those that are high in starch and low in moisture. This is because they will result in a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Some examples of great roasting potatoes are russet, Yukon gold, and fingerling.
How to make crispy Potatoes in the Oven
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasoning.
- Spread potatoes in an even layer on a sheet tray that has been lined with parchment or foil.
- Cover completely with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and toss the potatoes.
- Finish baking, uncovered, until soft, about 10 more minutes.
Oven temp for roasted potatoes
When roasting potatoes, you want a high oven temperature so the potatoes cook through and get crispy on the outside. For this recipe, 450ºF is the right temperature.
How long does it take to roast potatoes?
For this recipe, it takes about 40 minutes total.
Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe tips
- Covering the potatoes with foil for the first 30 minutes ensures they will get a nice, soft interior.
- Uncovering the potatoes for the last 10 minutes ensures they get that delicious crisp exterior without being dry or tough.
How to serve Roast Potatoes In Oven
This is one of my favorite recipes to pair with my Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner, Over Easy Eggs, A classic steak, or Herb Crusted Chicken.
How to store this Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Oven roasted potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. They can be reheated in the microwave to crisped up in a pan on the stovetop.
FAQs for Roasted Potatoes in the Oven
You can, however in this recipe we mimic the boiling step by covering the potatoes for the first 30 minutes to seal in that moisture.
Yes, you should season your potatoes before roasting them. I like the ingredients and method listed in this recipe.
Soggy roasted potatoes may have been too crowded in the pan. Alternatively for this recipe, they may not have had enough time uncovered to crisp up properly.
The most likely reason is that the pan was too crowded.
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Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes any kind works, I like yukon gold best, 1 inch diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons season salt
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasoning.
- Spread potatoes in an even layer on a sheet tray that has been lined with parchment or foil.
- Cover completely with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and toss the potatoes.
- Finish baking, uncovered, until soft, about 10 more minutes.
alex says
These potatoes have changed my life. I’m only slightly kidding 😉 As someone who just thinks potatoes are okay…I am now going through a 5 lb. bag of potatoes each week because we have been making these anywhere from 1-3 times a week. They are SO GOOD, SO EASY, and just SO great. 6/5 stars fo’ sure!
Alli says
YAY! I love hearing this!
Kim says
I was looking on your site for your other oven roasted potato wedge recipe that I love, but this one came up first in my “potato” search and I decided to go for it. Holy cow! These are amazing! They looked good in your pics, and I was intrigued by your description of soft inside and crispy outside, but seriously, they were the star of the meal tonight! My husband kept saying, “these are gooood” and I couldn’t stop snitching just one more from the bowl. A keeper for sure! Next time I’m thinking I might try some smoked paprika for a little change. The possibilities are endless, I’d imagine. YUM!
Alli says
Ah!! Yay!!! This makes me so happy to hear that you all loved them so much! Yes, they are super versatile. I also like to throw some veggies in with them halfway through baking for a quick breakfast side too. So many great options!
Alli says
Great method for crispy potatoes in the oven!