Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes

Make these crispy roasted red potatoes for the most delicious side dish you’ve ever had. They are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 

When it comes to potatoes, we are huge fans. We love sweet potatoes, baked potatoes, potato salad, you name it! Enjoy this classic roasted red potatoes recipe.

Have you ever met someone who didn’t like potatoes? I didn’t think so! Potatoes are versatile, delicious, and easy to prepare.

Red potatoes, Idaho potatoes, russet potatoes, oh MY! There are so many different types of potatoes and so many ways to prepare them. Here on Fit Foodie Finds, we have potatoes prepared almost every single way because they truly of one of the best vegetables.

Today we’re sharing one of our all-time favorite side dishes – roasted potatoes. 

Seriously the Best Roasted Red Potatoes

These roasted red potatoes are a staple in the Fit Foodie kitchen. We love roasting red potatoes because they are less starchy and have a higher sugar content. That means they are a little stickier so they are perfect for roasting!

Red potatoes also have a delicious thin skin that softens and crisps up perfectly when they are roasted. You just can’t beat it!

Of course, the red potatoes would be delicious as breakfast potatoes and served with scrambled eggs and oven-baked bacon, but the options are endless when it comes to what you can serve with these red potatoes!

What You Need – The Basics

Red potatoes: red potatoes truly are the perfect potato for roasting. Our #1 tip is to make sure to cut them into similar-sized pieces.

Onion: while onion isn’t necessary, it does add amazing flavor to these potatoes. We used yellow, but white and red work, too.

Olive oil: olive oil is what helps these roasted potatoes get nice and crispy. It’s mild in flavor and so yummy.

Spices: the flavor in this recipe is all about the seasoning. Although the spices are basic, it really does add the perfect amount of salt and savoriness. Here’s what you need:

• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Dried oregano
• Chili powder

Can I use a different kind of potato?

This recipe works with most potatoes. You’re more than welcome to swap for a different potato. Here are some options:

• Fingerling
• Idaho
• Russet

Quick Instructions

1. Prep potatoes: first, wash and pat dry potatoes. Then, quarter them into bite-sized pieces. Make sure they are all roughly the same size. 
2. Mix seasoning: combine the potato seasoning in a small bowl and mix.
3. Oil and season: transfer potatoes to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Then, toss to coat. Sprinkle on the seasoning and toss again.
4. Roast: roast red potatoes at 425ºF 30-40 minutes or until fork-tender. We recommend tossing after around 15 minutes to prevent them from burning or sticking to the pan.

Flavor Variations

Add spice: add a little heat to your seasoning mix. A pinch of paprika or 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes would give this recipe a nice kick.

Toss in cheese: if you’re a cheese lover like us, then you’ll love tossing these in grated parmesan cheese after they come out of the oven.

Use a different spice mix: instead of mixing together your own unique spice mix, use something you already have on hand such as:

• taco seasoning
• everything bagel seasoning
• ranch seasoning
• cajun seasoning

Serve with fresh herbs: this recipe is made with dried herbs, but for serving you can freshen things up with fresh herbs. Try sprinkling on fresh rosemary or fresh parsley after roasting.

Q & A Roasted Red Potatoes

Why the high heat?

You’ll notice in the recipe card that we’re roasting these potatoes at 425ºF. Truth is, we’ve tried pretty much every temperature and high heat always results in a fluffy inside and crispy outside. They really come out like perfection.

How do you keeping roasted potatoes from getting soggy? 

There are a couple of different ways to keep roasted potatoes from getting soggy.

Remove the water. Before placing potatoes into the oven, be sure there is no access water on the potatoes.

Add Oil. Make sure the potatoes are evenly coated in olive oil, this will ensure that they crisp up in the oven.

Dry Rub is the key. Coating the potatoes in a dry rub is very helpful in reducing the moisture in roasted potatoes. Once you have tossed the potatoes in olive oil, coat them the dry rub. After the potatoes have baked, the dry rub will act as a kind of crispy delicious crust!

What makes roasted potatoes so crispy? 

Baking potatoes in enough oil, dry rubs, and at a high heat helps to crisp up red potatoes.

How long do roasted potatoes last in the refrigerator? 

Roasted potatoes last up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator if they are stored correctly in an airtight glass container.

Storage

Let potatoes cool completely before transferring them into an airtight container. Store In the fridge for up to 3-5 days.