Description
Crispy golden oven-roasted potatoes bring Mediterranean magic to your dinner table with minimal effort. Herb-infused and perfectly seasoned, this simple side dish promises restaurant-quality flavor that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) potatoes, washed and cubed
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400F (200C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Dice the potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes to guarantee consistent roasting and crispy texture.
- Transfer potato cubes to a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil, creating a light, even coating.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika over the potatoes, using your hands to massage the seasonings thoroughly into every surface.
- Select a large baking sheet and arrange the seasoned potato cubes in a single, uncrowded layer to promote maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 30-35 minutes, maintaining a watchful eye.
- Midway through cooking, carefully rotate the potatoes using a spatula to ensure all sides develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- Verify doneness by checking for a rich, amber-brown color and a crunchy exterior with a tender interior.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the potatoes rest for a brief moment to enhance their texture.
- Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving dish, ready to be enjoyed while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Space potatoes evenly on the baking sheet without overcrowding to allow proper air circulation and even browning.
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to add extra flavor complexity to the roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg