Oven Roasted Potatoes

These oven roasted potatoes are a delicious, easy side dish for any meal! They're crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and full of bright, bold flavor.

Roasted potatoes recipe

These oven roasted potatoes are a delicious, easy side dish.

They’re simple enough to make on weeknights and flavorful enough to add to a holiday dinner. No matter when you serve them, they’ll be a hit. Here’s why:

  1. Crispy outsides. The potato skins puff and crisp up in the oven.
  2. Creamy middles. The crispy skins give way to creamy centers, so each bite of these roasted potatoes has an amazing mix of textures.
  3. A zesty dressing. While they’re still warm, I toss the potatoes with a zingy vinaigrette made with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. It fills the potatoes with bold flavor.

I don’t consider myself much of a potato person, but even I can’t help eating these roasted potatoes straight off the sheet pan. Trust me, you’ll love them too!

Roasted potatoes

What Type of Potatoes to Use

I like to use a mix of red potatoes and small Yukon Gold potatoes in this roasted potato recipe. Both varieties have an earthy flavor and creamy interior, which I love. Fingerling potatoes, German butterballs, and other yellow potatoes are good options too.

I don’t recommend using russet potatoes here. With their dry, fluffy texture, they’re better suited to making baked potatoes and French fries.

How to Roast Potatoes

The first step in this roasted potatoes recipe is chopping the potatoes. Cut them into consistent 1-inch pieces so that they cook evenly. If your potatoes vary widely in size, you may not chop all of them the same way. For example, you may halve smaller potatoes and quarter larger ones.

No need to peel the potatoes. In fact, I suggest that you don’t! The potato skins help the outsides of the potatoes crisp up in the oven.

Potatoes in a bowl

Next, season the potatoes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. (Tip: A pinch of garlic powder is tasty too!)

Arrange them in a single layer, leaving a little space between potatoes. Flip them so that they are cut side down.

Roast the potatoes in a 425°F oven until they’re tender and golden brown around the edges.

How Long to Roast Potatoes

I like to roast my potatoes at 425°F. At this temperature, they crisp up nicely on the outside while becoming tender in the middle.

I find that potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces take 20 minutes to 30 minutes at 425°F.

The exact timing may vary depending on the size, type, and freshness of the potatoes you’re using. They’re ready when they’re fork-tender in the middle and browned around the edges.

How to roast potatoes

Let them cool slightly, and then, while they’re still warm, toss them with the dressing. Season to taste, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve!

Lemon rosemary vinaigrette

Oven Roasted Potatoes Tips

  • Use convection bake if you have it. When an oven is on its convection setting, air circulates constantly throughout it, which is ideal for getting crisp, golden brown edges on roasted vegetables. If you use it, start checking your potatoes earlier than you would otherwise, as it often shortens cook times.
  • Don’t crowd the potatoes on the baking sheet. For the best results, spread the potatoes in a single layer with a little space around each one. If they’re too crowded, they’ll steam in the oven instead of becoming golden brown and crisp.
  • Place them cut side down so that they make direct, sustained contact with the hot pan. They’ll brown beautifully!
  • Dress them while they’re warm. The warm potatoes will soak up the rich, tangy flavors of the dressing, making for an extra-delicious final dish.

What to Serve with Roasted Potatoes

Crispy roasted potatoes are a delicious, easy side dish for any dinner!

Pair them with your favorite protein and a green salad for a simple weeknight meal. Or serve them for a holiday dinner alongside classics like stuffing and green bean casserole.

Oven roasted potatoes with fresh herbs and garlic

More Favorite Potato Recipes

If you love these oven roasted potatoes, try one of these delicious potato recipes next:

Craving more roasted veggies? Try my roasted broccoli, roasted Brussels sprouts, or roasted carrots!

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

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5 from 146 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves 4
These oven roasted potatoes are one of our favorite easy side dishes! They're crispy outside, creamy inside, and seasoned to perfection with lemon, garlic, and herbs.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small potatoes, halved or quartered
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender and golden brown around the edges. The timing will depend on the size and freshness of your potatoes.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing onto the cooked potatoes and gently toss. You may not need all the dressing. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

 

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  1. Nancy Kelly
    03.26.2022

    5 stars
    Delicious, I make these potatoes often. They’re always a hit!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      03.27.2022

      I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed them!

  2. Hannah
    02.18.2022

    5 stars
    Always find myself making more!
    These potatoes are delicious! A fan favourite and I keep getting requests to bring them to family get togethers. So so good, thank you!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      02.20.2022

      Hi Hannah, I’m so glad they’ve been a hit!

  3. Jennifer
    11.23.2021

    Planning on making this as a thanksgiving side. how can i make them in advance? Should i roast the potatoes and then dress the day of?

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      11.24.2021

      Hi Jennifer, I would make the dressing the day before, but if you could roast the potatoes closer to serving, they’re best on the same day.

  4. Lori
    11.15.2021

    5 stars
    Incredible! Sauce was out of this world. Already got asked to make again

  5. Julie Concepcion
    09.08.2021

    One word to describe these potatoes…AMAZING!! I will surely be making these many times! Thank you for this perfect recipe! So zesty and fresh!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.09.2021

      I’m so glad you loved them!

  6. Lana
    05.07.2021

    Love these!
    The potatoes were done before the pork chops
    so I turned off the oven and let them sit for 20 min, then dressed.
    Thank you

  7. Carol
    04.15.2021

    5 stars
    Made these potatoes for a family get together.. my daughter could not stop eating them. We finally let her finish the dish.
    Fantastic flavor.

  8. Kim K
    04.04.2021

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I love everything lemon. My son and husband also enjoyed this dish. My 17 year old son ate most of the remaining potatoes.

  9. Marie Elene
    01.24.2021

    5 stars
    Tried the broasted potatoes ??

  10. Georgia
    12.20.2020

    what would be the best way to keep these hot – for 20 – 30 minutes waiting for dinner to come together for serving.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      12.20.2020

      Hi Georgia, I’d pop them in the oven to re-warm them just before serving, or you could try keeping them in the oven at a really low temp.

  11. RO from intheknowwithro.blogspot.com
    11.01.2020

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for great potato recipes and this turned out wonderful. Hugs, RO

  12. 5 stars
    Awesome recipe ! Used 7lbs potatos ,doubled dressing for party of nine,it disappeared to my delight.

  13. Lisa
    07.12.2020

    5 stars
    Love your recipes and have your cookbook. I made these potatoes to complement baby back ribs and grilled halibut. Our family loved them. Great flavors, I will make again!

  14. Elaine
    02.21.2020

    Love roasted potatoes, but was intrigued with the idea of dressing with the lemon vinaigrette – Wow – took it to a whole new level – perfect with asparagus I was already serving. Will make again.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      02.22.2020

      I’m so glad you loved them!

  15. Delores Turner
    02.21.2020

    On the parchment paper box it says not to use above 420 degrees

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      02.22.2020

      You could roast them at 420 if you like, or skip the parchment and just make sure your baking sheet is well oiled.

  16. janorman
    12.09.2019

    This looks perfect as an additional dish for our Christmas dinner. I just have to practice making it while I still have time. 🙂

  17. Cecilie Larsen
    12.03.2019

    I feel like eating these with a scoop of mayo instead of fries! Sometimes it amazes me how good potatoes can look 🙂

  18. 5 stars
    These were great!! My potatoes were huge apparently because even cut down into piece I still needed around 40 min to get them crispy.
    So delicious and lemony. I loved them.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      12.08.2019

      Hi Angela, I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the note – potato sizes can really vary!

  19. Nippon
    11.26.2019

    5 stars
    It’s nice when you see such a great work! Continue writing

  20. Anthony Donofrio
    11.24.2019

    These look delish. It is a nice variation on the roasted potatoes that I currently make. I will make these soon and also for Christmas perhaps.

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