This Roasted Red 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.
If red potatoes are on your list of favorites, be sure to check out our air fryer red potatoes, mashed red potatoes, and our parmesan crusted red potatoes.
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!
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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.
More 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 You Will Need
- 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 Baked Red Skin Potatoes
- Season the potatoes. 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.
- Bake. Remove potatoes from the bowl or ziplock bag onto the baking sheet in an even layer. 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.
- Serve. 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
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 temperature 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.
What to Make with Leftover Potatoes
Make a double batch and then use the leftovers to make a couple extra lunches for the week. Here are a few ideas…
- Loaded Red Potato Skins: Add your roasted potatoes to a baking sheet and add a layer of shredded cheese on top. Melt the cheese in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 8-10 min or until the cheese is melted. Top them with crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Potato Salad: Dice the roasted red skin potatoes and toss them with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, chopped celery, and seasonings. Add in hard-boiled eggs and crispy bacon for extra flavor and texture. Serve chilled for a refreshing and satisfying potato salad.
- Skillet Breakfast Potatoes: Slice the roasted red skin potatoes into rounds and cook them in a skillet with onions, bell peppers, and your choice of breakfast meat like bacon or sausage. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika for a hearty and savory breakfast option.
- Breakfast Burritos: Add the roasted potatoes, along with scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, bacon, ham or sausage, to a tortilla and serve with salsa and a side of sour cream for an easy breakfast burrito recipe.
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (1,360 g) red potatoes, washed and quartered
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Italian herbs, dried
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (1/8 teaspoon) black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place quartered potatoes in a large bowl or a freezer bag and drizzle them with the avocado oil. Toss the potatoes until evenly coated, then add the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper and toss again.
- Remove potatoes from the bowl or freezer bag and transfer to a baking sheet, squeezing out as much of the seasoning from the inside of the bag as possible. Place the potatoes in an even layer.
- Bake in your preheated oven 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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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.
This is a new favorite at our house. I am fixing them for the third time in about 7 weeks.
Hooray! My family loves this one too!
These are a favourite in my house! I side them with everything, and we absolutely love them.
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!