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Simple Roasted Potatoes are a delicious side dish that goes with just about any meal!
Roasted potatoes are one of my go-to side dishes, and this recipe is one of the easiest to get going in the oven while preparing the rest of the meal. These potatoes can be seasoned in a variety of ways with different herbs, garlic, and even lemon zest if you like. I usually like roasted potatoes seasoned very simply with olive oil, kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Sometimes at the end of cooking (about the last 5 to 8 minutes), I'll toss in some chopped fresh garlic for a great boost of flavor. Fresh thyme and rosemary are great additions as well.
Tips for the best Roasted Potatoes:
- A Starchy potato is the best way to go for a crispy outside and fluffy inside. Choose Russet, Idaho or Yukon Gold. However, you can still use a waxy potato, like the fingerling potatoes in this recipe, they will just be firmer, but all the while, delicious!
- Keep potatoes in a single layer and don't overcrowd them so that the oven's heat is evenly distributed.
- Preheat your pan in the oven while you're preparing the potatoes. Doing this will sear the outsides and get them crispier.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fingerling or red new potatoes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Optional Add-ins:- 1 clove fresh chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a jellyroll pan with foil and place foil-lined pan in the oven while it preheats. (This step helps prevent the potatoes from sticking and creates a nice sear on them.
- Place potatoes, oil and seasonings in a large zip top bag; seal and shake until potatoes are evenly coated (you may also place the ingredients into a large bowl and toss with a spoon to coat).
- When oven is fully preheated, carefully remove the hot pan and dump seasoned potatoes onto pan. With a spatula, spread the potatoes evenly across pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and fork-tender.
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.
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