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Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes

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These baked diced potatoes are the perfect crispy on the outside, tender on the inside bite you want in any roasted veggie. Made with a few ingredients, delicious herbs, and baked to a golden brown, this oven-roasted potato recipe will be ready in under an hour.

overhead shot of roasted potatoes on baking sheet

Cubed Potatoes in Oven

You know I love roasting vegetables – roasted zucchini, roasted carrots, roasted green beans. Potatoes are no different.

Potatoes are an interesting food. It really is not the most exciting of root vegetables but what is incredible is how versatile they are when cooked, baked, or fried the right way.

Everything from potato wedges, mashed potatoescheesy potatoes and crash hot potatoes, they transform into everyone’s favorite foods!

This roasted potatoes recipe is no exception. Who doesn’t love those crispy bits on the edges and that soft and tender inside?!

With the addition of herbs such as basil, oregano and dill to name a few, these roasted potatoes are fancy enough to serve for special occasions and simple enough to make for a weeknight meal.

roasted potatoes on serving spoon

Why you’ll love these baked cubed potatoes 🥔

Perfect side dish – This easy side dish pairs well with so many main dishes.

Great leftovers – If you happen to have any left, pop them into the air fryer to heat through and they’re even better the second time you have them.

Simple ingredients – You just need a handful of ingredients to make this classic side dish. I like to use dried herbs instead of fresh because I always readily have them on hand, but fresh works as well.

Versatile – Once you have the base recipe, you can use different seasonings to switch it up.

Equipment you’ll need

  • Cutting Board – This is my favorite. It’s pretty.
  • Chef Knife – It’s so much nicer to chop potatoes when you have a good knife.
  • Peeler – To easily peel the potatoes, though I generally leave the skins on.
  • Baking Sheet – Use a baking sheet with a lip so the potatoes don’t slide off.

Ingredients

Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card.

  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Dried basil
  • Dried marjoram
  • Dried dill weed
  • Dried thyme
  • Dried oregano
  • Dried parsley
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • Small(ish) potatoes skins on, cubed

What kind of potatoes are best for roasting? 🥔

Potatoes with lower starch and higher sugar content will achieve a crispy exterior.

All-purpose white potatoes or baby potatoes are a great choice.

Russet potatoes, Yukon Gold and red potatoes will all work nicely as well, each with their own level of crispiness.

overhead shot of diced potatoes & seasonings

How to make the best roasted potatoes

  1. STEP ONE: Preheat the oven and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or silicone mat and set aside.
  2. STEP TWO: In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt, making sure all potato cubes are coated evenly.
  3. STEP THREE: Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast until browned on all sides.
process shots of making roasted potatoes

How long to roast potatoes

The ideal time to roast potatoes is around 30 minutes at a high temp.

You will notice that this recipe calls for a higher temperature than many other roasted potato recipes.

The lower the temperature, the longer the potatoes take to roast but also more chance for them to get soggy and no one likes soggy potatoes!

What temperature do I use for oven roasted potatoes?

As stated above, this recipe requires a high temp. 475 degrees is optimal for a shorter roast time.

This allows for quick high heat to create that beautiful outer crust.

roasted potatoes on baking sheet

What goes with roasted potatoes?

What doesn’t?! These flavorful crispy potatoes can be served as a side to any beef, fish or poultry dish. They can also substitute french fries at any time.

If you have any leftovers the next day, try turning them into breakfast potatoes and make a hash or serve them with eggs.

Why aren’t my roasted potatoes crispy?

A great way to combat this right from the start is to soak your potatoes in an ice water bath for up to 2 hours before baking.

The irony is you’ll need to get as much of the moisture out of the potatoes before baking. Even if you don’t soak them.

Pat dry with a paper towel soaking up as much moisture as possible, before seasoning and baking.

It’s also important to remember high heat for roasting and laying them in a single layer so every piece gets roasted evenly.

roasted potatoes with text overlay

Need more ways to use potatoes? Try these:

Ranch Pork Chops with Potatoes

Slow Cooker Chicken Potatoes & Green Beans

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

overhead shot of roasted potatoes on baking sheet

Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes

Melissa Williams | Persnickety Plates
These Easy Oven Roasted potatoes are the perfect crispy on the outside tender on the inside bite you want in any roasted veggie. Made with a few ingredients, delicious herbs, and baked to a golden brown, this oven-roasted potato recipe will be ready in under an hour.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 small potatoes skins on, cubed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt.
    1/8 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Stir in potatoes until evenly coated. Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
    6 small potatoes
  • Roast for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For best results, reheat cooked potatoes in an air fryer or back in the oven. 
Russet potatoes, yukon gold, red skin, fingerling can all be used, just cube them to a similar size so they cook evenly. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 296mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

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Originally published March 3, 2010

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  1. Mrs. Williams says

    They are amazing! & you are my first comment, that made me happy 😉

    • Mackenzie says

      5 stars
      These are regular rotation for me now, I use typically a little less oil. But these are great! My boyfriend and I love them.

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