Jun 1, 2021 (Last updated Sep 21, 2021) by Hannah Sunderani
Say hello to the the BEST oven roasted potatoes! This is a simple, 4-ingredient recipe for ultra crispy, golden, salty and flavourful oven-roasted potatoes that your family will love. This is my go-to recipe for roasted potatoes, which I make weekly and it never disappoints.
All-in-all it’s an easy and comforting side dish for potatoes that are crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. There is no better side dish, if you ask me.
So, let me tell you exactly how to make the best oven-roasted potatoes!
These oven roasted potatoes are:
I make this recipe on a weekly basis because my husband, Mitch, loves them so much! And I love to serve them when we have guests because they are such a crowd-pleaser. It’s one of those staple side dishes, which I make so often now that I usually just eye ball the recipe. This is what I love so much about it. Once you make it a few times, you’ll never forget how to do it. And they taste amazing every time.
My method for roasting potatoes in the oven is simple:
The recipe is fuss-free and always gives great results. Some recipes will tell you it’s important to soak potatoes in advance to get them extra crispy, but I never find this step necessary with these roasted potatoes. Simply toss the ingredients together and roast away!
If you’re having trouble getting perfectly roasted potatoes, I think you’re going to find this recipe very helpful! And, here’s an article from Food and Wine goes into the common mishaps to avoid when cooking with potatoes. I pretty much agree with everything in the article, except the par-boiling, As I mentioned, I really don’t find the extra effort necessary for my recipe.
Preheat oven to 425F/220C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Toss all your ingredients in a mixing bowl to combine.
Pour the potatoes onto the baking tray and spread out so they are not overcrowded.
Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the outside. Stir after 20 minutes for a more even roast.
And that’s all there is to it! I told you it couldn’t be easier to master these oven roasted potatoes.
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So there we have it. A super simple recipe for the best oven baked potatoes that are crispy and golden on the outside, and light and fluffy on the insight. They are perfectly salty and flavour packed. I know you’re going to be making this recipe over and over; since it’s such a crowd-pleasing dish.
If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
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