Crispy Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes
These oven roasted red potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of simple garlic and herb flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep, they make the perfect easy side dish for busy weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients You’ll Need

- 2 ½ pounds red potatoes, cleaned, not peeled, and cut in quarters
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmigiano
- 2 tablespoons dry chives *OPTIONAL FOR SERVING
Step by Step Instructions


STEP ONE- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
STEP TWO – Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
STEP THREE – In a large mixing bowl, mix the cut potatoes, and olive oil. Mix to coat the potatoes.
STEP FOUR – Add the garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dry basil, ground black pepper, and dry thyme leaves. Mix until the potatoes are coated with the seasonings.


STEP FIVE – Add the fresh grated Parmigiano to the potatoes. Mix so the potatoes are coated with the cheese.
STEP SIX – Pour the potato mixture into the prepared pan.
STEP SEVEN – Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Stirring every 15 minutes.
STEP EIGHT – Once cooked, allow the potatoes to cool for 1-2 minutes.
Sandra’s Top Tips
- Using freshly grated Parmigiano cheese makes a big difference in the flavor
- Make sure the potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet
- The size of your potato bites will impact your cooking time with bigger pieces taking longer

Storage Instructions
- Store using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze using a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
Reheating Instructions
- To reheat your leftover pan roasted red potatoes, allow them to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Cover in foil and bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Reheat them in the air fryer for crispy red potatoes by placing them in the basket in a single layer. Preheat to 400°F and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, shake and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until heated.
Roasted Red Potatoes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
These oven roasted red potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of simple garlic and herb flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep, they make the perfect easy side dish for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cleaned, not peeled, and cut in quarters
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmigiano
2 tablespoons dry chives *OPTIONAL FOR SERVING
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix the cut potatoes, and olive oil. Mix to coat the potatoes.
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Add the garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dry basil, ground black pepper, and dry thyme leaves. Mix until the potatoes are coated with the seasonings.
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Add the fresh grated Parmigiano to the potatoes. Mix so the potatoes are coated with the cheese.
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Pour the potato mixture into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Stirring every 15 minutes.
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Once cooked, allow the potatoes to cool for 1-2 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Storage instructions:
Store using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze using a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American






