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This easy roasted red potatoes recipe makes the best crispy spuds! They’re seasoned and oven roasted to perfection.
Here’s a simple side dish that’s always satisfying: Roasted Red Potatoes! These spuds come out crispy and savory, seasoned with garlic powder and salt. A bit of Parmesan cheese gives them even crispier roasty bits. Bake up a sheet pan of these little spuds, and each bite is a little bit of heaven! These disappeared in an instant over here. Here’s how to roast red potatoes to perfection.
Types of red potatoes
Red potatoes are part of a family called waxy potatoes, a potato with thin, shiny skin and a creamy flesh. Because they’re low in starch, they hold their shape well when cooked. In contrast, starchy potatoes like russet potatoes have a fluffy texture when cooked. You can find a few different types of potatoes at the store:
- Red potatoes: Potatoes labeled as such are usually medium sized, with a shiny reds skin
- Baby red potatoes: Baby red potatoes are a younger stage of red potatoes: they have an even more delicate flavor
- Mini red potatoes or creamer potatoes: These are also younger stages of red potatoes and may be similar to baby potatoes, or even smaller
How to make roasted red potatoes: some tips!
Making roasted red potatoes is very simple. Memorize the oven temp and cook time, and you can roast up these babies without a recipe every time. Here are a few notes about the best way to cook these tasty spuds (or jump to the recipe below):
- Use high heat: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chop the potatoes into ½ inch chunks: Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Chop them into ½ inch chunks.
- Season with olive oil, garlic powder and salt: Add olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper (see the recipe below for quantities). The garlic powder infuses the best savory flavor.
- Roast: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes in an even layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss with Parmesan cheese and roast 15 minutes more.
Serve with a sauce if desired
These roasted red potatoes recipe is tasty just as it is, especially with the crispy Parmesan bits. But want to step it up even more? Add a quick sauce! This Sour Cream Sauce is easy to make in just 5 minutes and it’s incredible with the potatoes. The cooling cream with the bite of chives and savory garlic is truly delectable. Here are a few more great sauces to serve with potatoes:
Flavor adders & variations
The recipe below is our favorite way to cook red potatoes! But if you’re looking for more flavor ideas, here are a few more seasoning options:
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh dill
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh chives
- Greek seasoning or Italian seasoning
- Old Bay seasoning
More red potato recipes
Outside of roasted red potatoes, want a few more ways to cook them? Here are a few great red potato recipes:
- Try Classic Roasted Potatoes with baby red potatoes, or Roasted Mini Potatoes
- Opt for Boiled Red Potatoes with Herbs, with a cook time of just 15 minutes
- Go for tasty Pan Fried Potatoes or Perfect Grilled Potatoes
- Make quick Steamed Potatoes with baby red potatoes
- Try Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic
This roasted red potatoes recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Roasted Red Potatoes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This easy roasted red potatoes recipe makes the best crispy spuds! They’re seasoned and oven roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan)
- Sour Cream Sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the potatoes, then pat them dry. Dice them into 1/2-inch cubes (if using baby red potatoes, you can slice them in half).
- In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and several grinds of fresh ground black pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on the sheet cut and make sure they are side down. Roast for 15 minutes. Toss with ½ cup Parmesan and roast another 15 minutes. Serve immediately, drizzled with sour cream sauce if desired.
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Let us know if you have any questions!