Description
Crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect side for just about any main dish, and can be made in many different ways. This is my go-to for simple, roasted potatoes you can make any day without any special prep (no soaking or parboiling required!) - oven roasted and air fryer instructions both included.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potatoes (I use Yukon Gold, but others will work)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons seasoning (you can use a mix of your favorite, such as garlic powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin & more!). For ease, use a spice mix like my house seasoning.
Instructions
Oven roasted potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees (see post for instructions for roasting at different temperatures). Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.
- Cut 1 lb of potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl or on the baking sheet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and any other seasonings you'd like to add. Toss well to ensure all potatoes are coated well.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet and turn flat, cut sides down on the pan.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes, tossing at least once, until potatoes are browned and crispy on the outside.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
Air fried roasted potatoes
- If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 400.
- Cut 1 lb of potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. In a bowl or on the baking sheet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and any other seasonings you'd like to add. Toss well to ensure all potatoes are coated well.
- Arrange potatoes on tray or in basket in as single a layer as possible. If your air fryer basket is on the smaller side, a little overlap is okay.
- Cook for 10 minutes, remove and toss potatoes or shake basket. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and as crispy as you'd like.
- Taste and add more salt, if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven / Air Fryer