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These Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly flavored with herbs and spices for an easy side dish any night of the week!
Even though I married a meat-and-potatoes lover, potatoes rarely made it into my grocery cart because I had yet to find a recipe that my boys would gladly eat (besides the fried variety!). Something about the texture of mashed potatoes just doesn’t appeal to them. That’s how you know that this dish is a keeper: even non-potato eaters will change their minds once they try them!
Plus, this red potato recipe comes together quickly, thanks to the help of a seasoning packet. Served with just about any main dish protein, the quick roasted potatoes are a crowd pleasing side dish that the whole family will love!
How to Make Roasted Potatoes in the Oven:
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these herb roasted potatoes: red potatoes, olive oil, Italian salad dressing mix, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
First, chop the potatoes into halves or quarters. If you have particularly petite potatoes, they can just be cut in half. Otherwise I like to cut the potatoes into quarters for small, bite-sized pieces that cook quickly in the oven.
How do I make oven roasted potatoes crispy?
There are 2 main keys to getting crispy roasted potatoes: a very hot oven, and plenty of olive oil to coat the potatoes.
For the herb seasoning mixture that dresses the potatoes, I like to use a packet of Italian salad dressing mix. It’s a great shortcut option that gives this recipe a ton of flavor, without too much measuring or shopping for spices. Do NOT prepare the salad dressing according to the package instructions — simply use the packet of dry seasoning and whisk it together with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Pour the olive oil mixture into a large plastic bag with the diced red potatoes, and toss everything together to make sure that the potatoes are well coated. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and they’re ready for the oven!
How long does it take to roast potatoes at 400 degrees F?
The potatoes roast in a 400 degree F oven for about 30 minutes. Be sure to stir the potatoes every 10-15 minutes to be sure that they brown evenly.
You know that the oven roasted red potatoes are done when they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
Can oven roasted potatoes be frozen?
I do NOT recommend freezing these potatoes before baking. Frozen potatoes can have a grainy, “off” texture when they’re later baked.
If you have leftover roasted potatoes that you would like to freeze and enjoy later, you can keep them wrapped tightly in your freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat frozen oven roasted potatoes, spread the frozen potatoes on a baking sheet and re-roast in a 400-degree F oven until warmed through and crispy again (about 10-15 minutes).
COOK’S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:
- Do NOT prepare the Italian salad dressing according to the package instructions — simply use the packet of dry seasoning and whisk it together with the other ingredients.
- For a variation on the herb seasoned potatoes, try using a packet of Ranch dressing mix instead of the Italian dressing mix.
- Be sure to stir the potatoes every 10-15 minutes to be sure that they brown evenly.
- Don’t have baby red potatoes? You can substitute with Yukon gold potatoes instead. Just make sure that they’re diced into bite-sized pieces as well.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (such as chopped parsley) for a bright, flavorful finishing touch.
What to serve with Oven Roasted Potatoes:
This potato recipe side dish pairs nicely with almost any main entree. Here are a few options to get you started:
- 5-Ingredient Parmesan Ranch Chicken Tenders
- Guinness Flank Steak
- The Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon
- Turkey Burgers (or any other hamburgers)
- Balsamic Slow Cooker Roast Beef
Other easy potato recipes that you might like:
- Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- German Potato Salad
- Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Cheesy Potato Casserole
- 3-Ingredient Crispy Seasoned Red Potatoes
Crispy Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 24 ounce package petite red potatoes halved or quartered
- 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Italian dressing mix (just the dry seasoning, NOT prepared)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place halved or quartered potatoes in a large zip-top plastic bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dry Italian dressing mix, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour oil mixture into zip-top bag, seal shut, and gently toss to coat potatoes.
- Spread potatoes onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring with a spatula about every 10-15 minutes. Potatoes are done when they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do NOT prepare the Italian salad dressing according to the package instructions -- simply use the packet of dry seasoning and whisk it together with the other ingredients.
- For a variation on the herb seasoned potatoes, try using a packet of Ranch dressing mix instead of the Italian dressing mix.
- Be sure to stir the potatoes every 10-15 minutes to be sure that they brown evenly.
- Don't have baby red potatoes? You can substitute with Yukon gold potatoes instead. Just make sure that they're diced into bite-sized pieces as well.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (such as chopped parsley) for a bright, flavorful finishing touch.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in March, 2014. It was updated in January, 2019.
These pantry friendly roasted potatoes were delicious and easy to throw together. Served with your pan fried porks, great dinner!
Oops… your pan fried pork chops! 🙂
Yum! Thank you, Stephanie!