This Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes recipe is one of the most simple and versatile side dishes that you can make. These little spuds are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle and perfectly seasoned to go with just about anything.
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Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes
It’s hard to think of another side dish as simple, delicious and well-loved as the humble roasted potato. With just a few ingredients and unfussy seasoning, these Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes really do pair well with just about every dish we can think of. They’re also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and the list goes on!
The other good news is that you can easily use this recipe as a blueprint and add or substitute ingredients as you wish. Below, we’ve recommended other potato varieties to use, and you can add all sorts of other herbs, spices or even hard cheeses (Parmesan anyone?) if you’d like.
Other Potatoes To Roast
Although we love roasted petite red potatoes (sometimes referred to as “new potatoes”), there are other great potatoes to use in this recipe.
- Yukon Gold potatoes - these are a great option because they aren’t too starchy or too waxy. Plus, they have an amazing creamy texture.
- Fingerling potatoes - fingerling potatoes are nice and small. They are typically small enough that you may not even need to cut them. You will often be able to find them in bags at the grocery store.
- Russet potatoes - these will need to be cut into 1” cubes, but otherwise you can make the recipe exactly the same. We prefer to keep the skin on, even though Russet potatoes have a thicker skin.
Ingredients in Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
- Red Potatoes - leave the skins on, but be sure to wash them before cutting into quarters, or 1” pieces for larger potatoes. You could also substitute Yukon gold potatoes or fingerling potatoes.
- Avocado Oil - you can also use another type of cooking oil if you would like, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Spices - we like to use garlic powder, onion powder and Italian herbs for this recipe. You could substitute fresh minced garlic, or just about any other herbs and spices that you’d like.
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl or a ziplock bag and drizzle them in 3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Toss the potatoes until evenly coated, then add the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss again until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Remove potatoes from the bowl or ziplock bag onto the baking sheet, squeezing out as much of the seasoning from the inside of the bag as possible. Place the potatoes on an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Add potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with avocado oil. (Or you can use a Ziplock bag) Toss potatoes until evenly coated. Add Garlic Powder, onion powder, Italian Herbs, salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the potatoes begin to brown. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes and cook for another 15-20 minutes so the other side can brown.
- Once the potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy golden brown on the outside, remove from the oven and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
The best temperature for roasting potatoes is hot! That’s why this recipe calls for roasting at 425 degrees.
If the oven temperature is too low, you’ll never get the nice crispy skin. But, if you roast too high you risk burning the outsides of the potatoes before the insides ever get a chance to fully cook through.
The lowest you would want to cook your Roasted Red Potatoes is 350 degrees. Any lower and they will never get crispy (and take forever!).
Be sure to drizzle cooking oil on the potatoes before you roast them. Cook on a high tempreture to get crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.
Serve with your favorite grilled meat such as grilled chicken, steak bites, or even a tender pot roast.
Best Oven Roasted Red Skin Potato Tips
- Roast in a hot oven. We recommend 425 degrees.
- Don’t crowd the pan. If your potatoes are touching too closely, they’ll begin to steam and you won’t be able to get a nice roast on the potato skins.
- Leave the skins on. They add a ton of flavor and texture.
- Cut into even pieces. No two potatoes are exactly the same size! The larger potatoes may need to be cut into 1” pieces while the smaller ones may only need to be cut in half, so use your best judgement.
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Red Potatoes washed and quartered
- 3 Tablespoons Avocado OIl
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Herbs dried
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl or a ziplock bag and drizzle them in 3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Toss the potatoes until evenly coated, then add the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss again until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Remove potatoes from the bowl or ziplock bag onto the baking sheet, squeezing out as much of the seasoning from the inside of the bag as possible. Place the potatoes on an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Add potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with avocado oil. (Or you can use a Ziplock bag) Toss potatoes until evenly coated. Add Garlic Powder, onion powder, Italian Herbs, salt and pepper, and toss again.
- Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the potatoes begin to brown. Using a spatula, turn the potatoes and cook for another 15-20 minutes so the other side can brown.
- Once the potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy golden brown on the outside, remove from the oven and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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More of the Best Potato Side Dishes:
- Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes
- Fingerling Potatoes
- Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Best Baked Potatoes
- Potato Recipes Casserole
- Crock Pot Cheesy Hashbrowns
- Mashed Potatoes Red Potatoes
- Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
- More of the Best Potato Recipes
- More of the Best Side Dishes
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These Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle and perfectly seasoned. With just a few ingredients and unfussy seasoning, they're a simple side dish that pairs with just about anything.
Marsha
These are a favourite in my house! I side them with everything, and we absolutely love them.
wilhelmina
I love roasted potatoes! I totally agree that almost any potato works. I love to let the edges get really crispy, that's my favorite part!