Crispy Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Roasted red potatoes are one of the easiest side dish recipes to make, with olive oil, garlic salt, and seasonings for crispy edges and fluffy, tender centers. They are quick to make, super budget-friendly, taste amazing, and are perfect for holidays or an easy dinner any night of the week.
As a Southern home cook who’s been making this side dish for years for family dinners and church potlucks, I’ve tested every trick to get that golden outer crunch without drying them out, and they are just like the ones grandma made.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 1 hour | 8 | Beginner + |
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
When I made this recipe the other night, everyone gobbled them up. They have tons of flavor, and I can’t reiterate just how easy they are to make. After we finished these off, my youngest wanted to make some more the next evening.
The great thing about these potatoes is that they pretty much go with any meal, and you know what? We eat them as a meal sometimes because they are just that good!
Julie’s Ingredient Notes
The great thing about this recipe is that it only requires a few pantry ingredients, and you can add some variety. You can use red potatoes, Russet, golden, or Yukon, and they will all come out crispy and mouthwateringly delicious.
The potatoes taste great with garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, lemon, chili powder, or just about anything you love.
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Watch How To Make Roasted Red Potatoes
How To Roast Red Potatoes
Start by washing off the potatoes and patting them dry. Leave the skin on and slice the potatoes into quarters. I like to dice the potatoes to a similar size so that they all cook evenly, and you won’t have any potatoes that are still undercooked when the others are done.
Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes. It’s tempting to add a lot of oil to the potatoes, but you don’t need a lot for this recipe. It is really just there for flavor and to help the spices stick to the potatoes.
Next, add the salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and garlic salt to the bowl and toss until the potatoes are covered.
At this point, you can add more or different spices if you’d like.
Grease a 9″ x 13″ baking sheet and spread the potatoes out, and bake them for about 45 minutes to one hour. I took a spatula and flipped the potatoes over halfway through the baking process to try and get both sides crispy.
Tips For Perfectly Roasted Red Potatoes In The Oven
With just a few tricks, you can have the perfect crispy edges on your potatoes every time.
- If you want them a little extra crispy, soak them in water for about 15 minutes and then pat dry with a paper towel. This removes some of the starch and helps them cook up crispy.
- Make sure to coat all the potatoes with oil, as this is what helps them crisp up in the oven.
- Roasting at the higher temperature of 400°F helps brown the edges while keeping the inside fluffy.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan, or it will trap steam and make the potatoes soggy instead.
- Finish with broiling for about 1-2 minutes to achieve that extra crispiness. However, be sure to keep an eye on them, as they can burn quickly.
More Delicious Potato Recipes
- Loaded with flavor, this twice baked potato recipe is always a crowd-pleaser.
- Crispy edges and tender centers make southern pan fried potatoes and onions a classic comfort side.
- The gooey, melty goodness in this cheesy potato casserole keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Crispy Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. red new potatoes
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Grease a 9" x 13" baking sheet and preheat the oven to 400-degrees.
- Wash the potatoes with water and pat them dry. Slice the potatoes into quarters.
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl and pour the olive oil over the potatoes.
- Next, add the salt, pepper, garlic salt, and grated parmesan cheese. Toss the potatoes until everything is covered.
- Spread the potatoes out on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to one hour. Flip the potatoes halfway through.
Hey Julie! I’m like you, grew up in Texas and now live outside Denver CO. Love the recipe. I linked to it as a great side dish from my smoked lobster tail recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jerkyholic,
So cool! Where do you live in Denver? I lived in the Woodlands and then grew up right off Arapahoe and 1-25! Thank you so much!