Roasted Potatoes

By Becky Hardin

Published May 25, 2023

Roasted Potatoes are utterly amazing and delicious! This simple side dish goes perfectly with so many dishes. These easy roasted potatoes will be your go-to potato recipe for every meal. We kept the seasoned potatoes simple, with just potatoes, olive oil, and herbs.

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What’s in Oven Roasted Potatoes?

These delicious seasoned potatoes are incredibly versatile and they are a hit among both kids and adults. If I can’t decide on a side dish to make with dinner, this is what I end up making. It’s my go-to potato side dish recipe because it’s just so good.

Potatoes: I used Yukon Gold potatoes because they’re the perfect balance of waxy and starchy. You can really use Yukon Golds for any potato recipe! Other potatoes I’d recommend for this recipe would be red, purple, new, or fingerling potatoes.
Olive Oil: Helps the potatoes bake up crisp without burning.
Salt + Pepper: Enhances the natural flavor of the potatoes.
Herbs: Here’s where you can really get creative — I used rosemary, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and a bit of lemon peel for a simple side that goes with everything. but use your favorites!

Pro Tip: Place the potatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet to get them extra crisp!

Variations on Roasted Potatoes in the Oven

Like I said, this recipe is perfect for getting creative. I love my potatoes topped with chili powder, thyme, herbs de Provence , Italian seasoning , ranch seasoning , everything bagel seasoning , or taco seasoning . The possibilities are truly endless!

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Yukon Gold potatoes are great for roasting , and that’s what I used for this herb roasted potatoes recipe.

Any herbs and spices can be used with this easy roasted potatoes recipe. Use basil, parsley, a bit of butter, paprika, curry powder, cumin… absolutely anything!

It’s not necessary to parboil potatoes before roasting if they are cut into pieces. If you plan to roast whole or exceptionally large pieces of potato, you may want to parboil them to ensure that they will cook all the way through.

It’s important to use high enough heat and to spread the potatoes out evenly over the baking sheet. If the potatoes seem too crowded on one baking sheet, you may want to spread them out over two baking sheets instead. Check your oven temperature carefully, as ovens can be up to 25°F cooler or warmer than the registered temperature.

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover roasted potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Freeze roasted potatoes in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

These simple potatoes are great served with oven fried chicken , Parmesan pork chops , spinach stuffed chicken , air fryer salmon , or restaurant-style steak ! Add a veggie, like Parmesan roasted broccoli , corn on the cob , or roasted Brussels sprouts , for a complete meal.

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▢ 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
▢ 6 Yukon Gold potatoes washed and cut in half lengthwise
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ ½ teaspoon favorite dried herb or herb mix – rosemary & garlic with or without lemon peel, chili powder, thyme, herbs de Provence, Italian seasoning, etc.

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush the foil with 1-2 tablespoons of oil. 4 tablespoons olive oil
With paper towels, pat dry the potato halves. 6 Yukon Gold potatoes
Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Gently mix until the potatoes are evenly coated. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon favorite dried herb or herb mix –
Place potatoes, 1-2 inches apart, flat-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Place potatoes in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 35-45 minutes or until golden on the bottom side and soft inside.

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

More Roasted Potato Recipes We Love

Roasted Baby Potatoes
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Oven Roasted Melting Potatoes
Fingerling Potatoes
Potato Wedges
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Smashed Potatoes
Parmesan Potato Wedges

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Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil divided
6 Yukon Gold potatoes washed and cut in half lengthwise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon favorite dried herb or herb mix - rosemary & garlic with or without lemon peel, chili powder, thyme, herbs de Provence, Italian seasoning, etc.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush the foil with 1-2 tablespoons of oil. 4 tablespoons olive oil
With paper towels, pat dry the potato halves. 6 Yukon Gold potatoes
Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Gently mix until the potatoes are evenly coated. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon favorite dried herb or herb mix -
Place potatoes, 1-2 inches apart, flat-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Place potatoes in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 35-45 minutes or until golden on the bottom side and soft inside.

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Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!