Easy Roasted Potatoes
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Y’all, these easy roasted potatoes are by far my family’s favorite potatoes! Keep reading to discover my secret to making these easy but deliciously crispy potatoes with just 3 ingredients.
Everyone in my family loves this oven-roasted potato recipe. I make them at least twice a week, at least. And even then, whenever I tell the kids I’m making “those potatoes” they get just as excited as if it had just been declared a major holiday in my house. On the days I don’t tell them in advance, their noses lead them to the kitchen. “Do I smell those potatoes?”. There have actually been evenings when additional people showed up after an excited phone call from my daughter letting them know what was in the oven.
The great thing is, as the title suggests, these oven-roasted potatoes are easy as can be to make, which is partly why I enjoy making them. The secret is in the type of potato and the seasoning, which I will tell you all about below. The only other ingredient you need is olive oil. Combine those 3 ingredients, toss the potatoes on a baking sheet, and you’ll be enjoying the perfect potatoes in no time. Don’t let the recipe’s simplicity lead you to believe they are anything other than fabulous! So many times, simple recipes really are the best.
The perfect potato for me is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and this easy oven-roasted potatoes recipe delivers on both accounts. If you’re wondering what to serve with these baked potatoes, I’ve included lots of options below. Alright, enough talking, more cooking the best roast potatoes ever!
Recipe Ingredients
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Olive oil
- Seasoned salt
How to Make Easy Roasted Potatoes
Begin by cutting all of your potatoes into cubes.
Place them on a baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup. You can also line it with aluminum foil if you like.
Drizzle olive oil generously over potatoes and use your hands to toss them until well coated.
Sprinkle liberally with seasoned salt.
Bake at 400 for about thirty minutes, stirring halfway through and sprinkling with seasoned salt again.
When they are done they will have golden brown edges and be nice and soft to the bite.
They’ll also just taste damn delicious!
Add a little chopped fresh parsley garnish or serve as is. Keep scrolling for some serving suggestions too.
I hope your family loves this as much as mine!
Storage
- Roast potatoes are best served warm straight out of the oven, but you can store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To get them crispy and warm again, reheat them either in the oven or the air fryer.
- You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating as above.
Recipe FAQs
What are the best potatoes for roasting?
Now, you can do this recipe with any type of potato. However, Yukon Gold is the best because they have a natural buttery taste and a nice soft yellow flesh that holds up well to roasting. Red potatoes are a good secondary option, but I prefer to save russet potatoes for when I’m making mashed potatoes.
What do you serve with roasted potatoes?
We love these baked potatoes as a side dish to anything under the sun! Here are some recommendations:
- Crockpot Pot Roast
- Butter Roasted Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Tenders (No Grill Needed)
- Chicken Fried Steak With Gravy
- Crock Pot Beef Ribs
- Meatloaf Burgers
- Chili in the Slow Cooker
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Velvet Cream Sauce
They’re also great when paired with other side dishes for a barbecue, potluck, picnic, or holiday dinner. This might be coleslaw, mac and cheese, or baked beans.
What is in seasoned salt?
Seasoned salt is a combination of a few different dried herbs and spices. So you can easily make homemade seasoned salt by using a combination of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
I like to use Morton’s Season All as my grandparents worked for Morton’s owner. They used to have these wonderful family picnics for their employees back in the day that were pretty much festivals and the employees could bring their kids, grandkids, etc. We always went and had the best time!
Should I peel the potatoes?
I prefer not to peel the potatoes as I like the skin. But if you want to peel them, go right on ahead!
Here are some other potato recipes you may enjoy:
Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes (Freezer Friendly)
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Mozzarella
Greek Potatoes With A Twist: Meet Big Fat Greek Taters
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- Morton's Season All or seasoned salt of your choice
- olive oil
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut them into cubes (skin on).3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- Place potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle generously with olive oil. Using your hands, toss the potatoes well to coat. Sprinkle liberally with Season All.olive oil, Morton's Season All or seasoned salt of your choice
- Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through and sprinkling with seasoned salt again until golden brown.
Nutrition
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I do not like olive oil……will other oil work as well . .. ?.. Thanks!
Regular vegetable oil will work just fine 🙂
I had a failed marriage early in 1994 after 7 years. We got married right out of college and hubby decided that he wanted to do things with his work friends and not with me. I spent a lot of time alone, in a new town. It was extremely difficult. He was not supportive at all, and now that I look back at it, he was a bit verbally abusive (mocking me for not losing weight, ignoring me in a store because my eyebrows were not plucked). Really crazy stuff.
I found hubby #2 at work and we are almost to 20 years of marriage. It isn’t always flowers and sunshine, lost our business, filed for bankruptcy, but we stuck together. We laugh ALOT and poke fun at each other in a good natured way. It’s been a rollercoaster ride but I wouldn’t give him up for anything!
The right one definitely makes a big difference, so glad you found your right one Ce!!!
I just have to say that my first thought after reading your post was, “Isn’t it just a sad world we live in that you have to brace yourself for negative comments, and front-load your post with ‘no offense intended’ disclaimers, only to share a story about a wonderful conversation with your very own children that a marriage with the right partner is a blessing from God?” I am so impressed, and so happy for you, that you have children who are almost grown and are looking to you for advice and inspiration. And that you can all sit down and LISTEN to each other! What an incredible thing, in this day and age, to have such a family! Thank you for sharing your conversation, your love for your family, and your faith. What an inspiration you are! It brought tears to my eyes, and I am so happy that you are guided by God’s love and not by the world. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Thank you so much Joansy, that means the world to me and was something I needed to hear!! May God bless you and your family the way you have blessed me.
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Beautiful message. My husband and I will celebrate 47 years of marriage this July. If I had it to do over, I’d marry him again and he says the same thing to his golfing buddies. We are truly blessed.
I pray the next 47 will be even better than the first! May God continue to bless you and your family Carla and thank you so much for the encouragement!
As a single woman who has no real desire to be married, I can tell you there is no reason anyone should be offended by your post. As you stated, you want the best for your kids and you hope it includes a happy, healthy marriage and I think that’s beautiful. You also recognize that that may not be what ends up happening, which is also beautiful, you have your hopes for them, but you know you have to roll with whatever their lives become. That’s all a kid can ask for, support from their parents no matter what. Also, you’ve provided them with an amazing example of a happy, healthy marriage which you should be very proud of. Now, that all said…why have I never tried making potatoes like this? It looks so simple yet so amazingly delicious, I must make them this weekend!! Thank you for sharing you!
Oh Jen, you must make these potatoes soon!! I can’t wait to hear what you think after you have the chance to try them!! I appreciate you, as a single woman, understanding what I was conveying 🙂
Those potatoes are literally making my mouth water!
Christy, I believe you are spot on with your comments on marriage. Unfortunately I was not blessed with a mate. Of course I got used to being single and it’s my comfort zone but I got very sick in fall of 2016 and almost died. After being in a coma for a month, the new me sees things differently. I so desire a husband. The companionship would be so nice.
I don’t really know if it is in God’s plan for me to marry but I hope and pray so.
Thank you Patti! I will be praying for God’s will in your life. It is my hope that He sees the perfect mate for you and will send him in your direction!