Simple Oven Roasted Potatoes

You can make these tasty oven-roasted potatoes in no time, and enjoy a mouthwatering side dish with your meal! They have a smooth and rich texture inside, and a crunchy and golden crust outside. The secret is roasting at high temperatures with a combination of olive oil and butter, for the perfect flavor and texture, every time.

A plate filled with oven roasted potatoes, garnished with fresh green herbs.

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PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

50 mins

TOTAL TIME

1 hr 5 mins

COURSE

Side Dish

CUISINE

American

CALORIES

180 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds red or yellow skinned potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces and scatter over the potatoes

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and Pepper, I like to use fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

3 tbsp fresh herbs (chopped rosemary, parsley, thyme, basil)

Instructions

Prepare Potatoes - Chop the potatoes into bite-sized, ½” to ¾” pieces. Try your best to cut them to the same thickness. This way they’ll roast up evenly. Once you’ve cut up your potatoes, place the pieces in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Arrange – Spread the chopped potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread them in a single layer, flat-side down. Dot the top with butter.
Roast the Potatoes – Bake at 425ºF for about 25-30 minutes, until the bottoms are golden. Flip and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are crisp and fork-tender.
Serve – Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve right away or keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.