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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes are one of the easiest, tastiest ways to prepare red potatoes! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, the potatoes crisp up beautifully on the outside while staying irresistibly creamy on the inside! Simple, yet perfect!
Looking for more versions of roasted potatoes? Don't miss Smashed Baby Potatoes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Roasted Potatoes and Carrots.
My Go-To Easy Side Dish
I always have a bag of red potatoes in my pantry! From red mashed potatoes to parsley potatoes to a simple sheet pan dinner with chicken thighs, red potatoes are cheap, versatile, and delicious! But nothing compares to the flavor and simplicity of roasted red potatoes.
Made with humble ingredients, this easy recipe lets the red potatoes shine. The waxy potatoes become caramelized and crispy on the outside and oh-so creamy on the inside. Not to mention this effortless side dish is endlessly versatile and pairs with just about anything! From burgers to blackened chicken to baked cod, these roasted red potatoes are the family-favorite side dish perfect for any night of the week.
Happy Cooking! xo Kristen
Notes on Ingredients
You will find the full list of ingredients, along with quantities in the recipe card. Below is a quick glance at what you need and tips to help you make the right selection.
- Red Potatoes: You can use small red potatoes, large red potatoes, or baby red potatoes. This recipe works for ANY variety of red potatoes you have on hand.
- Oil: For the best flavor, I can not stress enough that olive oil is key! This is not the time to use canola or vegetable oil. I use just enough oil to help the potatoes brown, but not so much oil that they are greasy or oily.
- Seasonings: While the options for seasoning roasted red potatoes are endless, at the minimum, be sure to season the potatoes with salt to enhance their flavor.
How to Roast Red Potatoes
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the ingredient quantities and detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Prepare Potatoes. Wash, dry, and cut potatoes into evenly-sized pieces. red potatoes.
- Season Potatoes. There is no reason to dirty a mixing bowl. Simply place potatoes on baking sheet, add oil and seasonings of choice, and toss to coat.
- Roast Potatoes. If using baby potatoes, arrange the potatoes so they are cut-side down on the baking pan. This will allow a nice, crispy exterior to form. Otherwise, ensure the potatoes are evenly spaced on the pan.
- Flip. After 25 minutes, remove the baking pan and flip the potatoes, and return to the oven and roast until golden brown and fork-tender. This will achieve the best texture and ensure even roasting.
Kristen's Key Tips for Perfect Roasted Red Potatoes
- Thoroughly dry potatoes before roasting. After giving your potatoes a quick scrub, it is really important to let them dry completely. Excess moisture can prevent the seasonings from sticking to the potatoes and prevent them from crisping up while they bake.
- Cube potatoes EVENLY. Regardless of the size of potato you start with, you want to ensure you cut the potatoes into equal-sized pieces to ensure they roast evenly.
- Leave space on your baking sheet. In order for the potatoes to cook evenly and roast, not steam, air needs to be able to circulate around the potatoes. It is better to use two sheet pans than to overcrowd one.
- Roast at High Temperature. To achieve a crispy exterior and a creamy interior, roasting at 425℉/218℃ is perfect. Any higher and the potatoes will brown too quickly. Any lower, the potatoes will not get that crispy exterior we all love and crave.
Seasoning Variations
Instead of using salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary to season the red potatoes, try out one of the following flavor combinations.
- Keep it Simple Yet Flavorful: Season potatoes with 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, taco seasoning, or adobo seasoning.
- Ranch Potatoes: Add 3 teaspoons of ranch seasoning to potatoes before roasting and serve with sour cream.
- Italian Potatoes: Add 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning along with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Finish with freshly minced parsley.
- Onion Potatoes: Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon of Dried Onion Soup Mix.
- Greek Potatoes: Season potatoes with 2 teaspoons of Greek seasoning and roast as directed. After roasted, toss with lemon zest and freshly minced parsley.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle roasted potatoes with up to ½ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese right before serving.
- Fresh Herb Boost: Garnish with fresh parsley, dill, or chives after roasting.
Storage Instructions
- Store: If you happen to have any leftover roasted red potatoes, allow them to cool slightly. Once cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: To reheat the potatoes so that remain crispy, not soggy, skip the microwave and instead place them on a baking sheet and bake the red potatoes at 400℉ (200℃) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Creative Leftover Idea
Use leftover roasted red potatoes as a base for a potato frittata, buffalo chicken casserole, or to bulk up a breakfast burrito.
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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
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Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 3 pounds red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃). Spray a large rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray and set to the side.
- Scrub the potatoes well and let air-dry completely. Once dried, cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. For baby red potatoes, I recommend cutting in half; small red potatoes, cut in quarters; and larger red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the prepared potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (if using). Toss the potatoes with the seasonings, ensuring they are well coated.
- Arrange the potatoes on the pan so that they are cut-side down (if using baby potatoes) and NOT touching. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Take the pan out of the oven and use a spatula or tongs to carefully flip the potatoes over. Place the pan back in the oven and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are golden, crispy, and fork tender.
- Take the potatoes out of the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep it Simple Yet Flavorful: Season potatoes with 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, taco seasoning, or adobo seasoning.
- Ranch Potatoes: Add 3 teaspoons of ranch seasoning to potatoes before roasting and serve with sour cream.
- Italian Potatoes: Add 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning along with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Finish with freshly minced parsley.
- Onion Potatoes: Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon of Dried Onion Soup Mix.
- Greek Potatoes: Season potatoes with 2 teaspoons of Greek seasoning and roast as directed. After roasted, toss with lemon zest and freshly minced parsley.
- Fresh Herb Boost: Garnish with fresh parsley, dill, or chives after roasting.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle roasted potatoes with up to ½ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese right before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was originally published in 2017 and updated in 2025.
These were delicious! I halved the recipe since it's just 3 of us, and we all agree they are the best roast potatoes we've ever had. We tossed them with the oil and seasinings in a mixing bowl before placing on the sprayed sheetpan as that method seems easier for me. Next time I'll try with the parmesan cheese suggestion too! So yummy, thank you for sharing your recipe!
YAY! Love hearing you enjoyed them so much and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.