5 from 12 votes
Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes are made by cutting small red or gold potatoes into cubes, tossing them with olive oil, fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then roasting until golden and fork-tender. The result is potatoes with a crisp exterior and flavorful, fluffy interior. Soaking the potatoes before roasting can help achieve a lighter texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato small red or gold
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Gently scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt from the skins. Cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- Optional: If you have the time, soak the diced potatoes in cold water for up to 1 hour to remove excess starch. This helps achieve a fluffier texture. After soaking, pat the potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil to help the seasonings stick. Add in the garlic powder, chopped fresh herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and toss until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Make sure to give them space so they can brown properly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender. Give them a toss halfway through to get them evenly browned.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
493mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.