Roasted Red Potatoes

This easy roasted red potatoes recipe makes the best crispy spuds! They’re seasoned and oven roasted to perfection.

Here’s a simple side dish that’s always satisfying: Roasted Red Potatoes! These spuds come out crispy and savory, seasoned with garlic powder and salt. A bit of Parmesan cheese gives them even crispier roasty bits. Bake up a sheet pan of these little spuds, and each bite is a little bit of heaven! These disappeared in an instant over here. Here’s how to roast red potatoes to perfection.

Types of red potatoes

Red potatoes are part of a family called waxy potatoes, a potato with thin, shiny skin and a creamy flesh. Because they’re low in starch, they hold their shape well when cooked. In contrast, starchy potatoes like russet potatoes have a fluffy texture when cooked. You can find a few different types of potatoes at the store:

• Red potatoes: Potatoes labeled as such are usually medium sized, with a shiny reds skin
• Baby red potatoes: Baby red potatoes are a younger stage of red potatoes: they have an even more delicate flavor
• Mini red potatoes or creamer potatoes: These are also younger stages of red potatoes and may be similar to baby potatoes, or even smaller

How to make roasted red potatoes: some tips!

Making roasted red potatoes is very simple. Memorize the oven temp and cook time, and you can roast up these babies without a recipe every time. Here are a few notes about the best way to cook these tasty spuds (or jump to the recipe below):

1. Use high heat: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Chop the potatoes into ½ inch chunks: Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Chop them into ½ inch chunks.
3. Season with olive oil, garlic powder and salt: Add olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper (see the recipe below for quantities). The garlic powder infuses the best savory flavor.
4. Roast: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes in an even layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss with Parmesan cheese and roast 15 minutes more.

Serve with a sauce if desired

These roasted red potatoes recipe is tasty just as it is, especially with the crispy Parmesan bits. But want to step it up even more? Add a quick sauce! This Sour Cream Sauce is easy to make in just 5 minutes and it’s incredible with the potatoes. The cooling cream with the bite of chives and savory garlic is truly delectable. Here are a few more great sauces to serve with potatoes:

• Sour Cream Sauce
• Honey Mustard Sauce
• Cilantro Dressing
• Homemade Ketchup
• Pesto Aioli
• Remoulade

Flavor adders & variations

The recipe below is our favorite way to cook red potatoes! But if you’re looking for more flavor ideas, here are a few more seasoning options:

• Onion powder
• Smoked paprika
• Fresh thyme
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh dill
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh chives
• Greek seasoning or Italian seasoning
• Old Bay seasoning

More red potato recipes

Outside of roasted red potatoes, want a few more ways to cook them? Here are a few great red potato recipes:

• Try Classic Roasted Potatoes with baby red potatoes, or Roasted Mini Potatoes
• Opt for Boiled Red Potatoes with Herbs, with a cook time of just 15 minutes
• Go for tasty Pan Fried Potatoes or Perfect Grilled Potatoes
• Make quick Steamed Potatoes with baby red potatoes
• Try Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic

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Classic Roasted Potatoes

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Boiled Red Potatoes with Herbs

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Pan Fried Potatoes

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This roasted red potatoes recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese.

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