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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Crispy Roasted Potatoes (the Best!)

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes (the Best!)

    5 from 4 votes
    October 21, 2021 (last updated January 16, 2022) by Amina Al-Saigh

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    These crispy roasted potatoes are a basic human need. They're parboiled first, then roasted with a delicious seasoning blend, resulting in a crispy outside and a soft and fluffy inside. You'll basically pick them off the sheet pan yourself before realizing you need to leave some for the rest of your family (true story).

    roasted potatoes in a serving platter with a dipping sauce

    Why this recipe works!

    So here's the usual dilemma most of us may have... we don't want to deep fry potatoes because we want it to be slightly healthier. So we end up baking them. But baking them (if done the wrong way) can yield soggy potatoes that don't have much of a crisp and lack texture.

    Enter these crispy roasted potatoes.... The not-so-secret step that makes these delicious is parboiling. The potatoes cook on the inside when you parboil, so the baking time is basically crisping them up to perfection, which we do at a high oven temperature. If the potatoes are raw, when you use a high temperature, the outside of the potatoes will burn before the inside cooks. That's why the parboiling is really important!

    Now these potatoes are my "basic" ones with my usual go-to seasoning. If you want to try something new or kick things up a notch, you need to check out these batata harra which follow the same principle but get jazzed up.

    Ingredients you'll need

    Just your basic ingredients, the trick is all in the technique! Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your liking, but I love this combination and it works well for kids too.

    You can use baby potatoes (or new potatoes) like I did here, or you can use larger potatoes like Yukon Gold or white potatoes (these are my favourites). The baby potatoes just need a slice in the middle, but if you're using larger potatoes, you can cube them into even sized chunks.

    roast potatoes ingredients list which are potatoes, olive oil, dried basil, garlic powder and onion powder

    How to make these crispy roasted potatoes

    • Preheat your oven to 450F
    • Start by washing your potatoes and slicing them in half. If you're using larger potatoes, cube them into even sized chunks. The size is up to you, but keep them even so they cook evenly. Also - you can keep the peel on or remove it.
    • Next, parboil the potatoes by dropping them in already boiling water for 10-15 minutes. This depends on the size of your pieces. You need to be able to pierce them with a fork easily, but they shouldn't be falling apart
    seasoned baby potatoes on a sheet pan with parchment paper
    • Next, drain the potatoes and leave them to cool for 5 minutes
    • Add them to a bowl and mix them with the oil and the seasoning. Mix until all the potatoes are well coated
    • Lay them on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway

    Expert Tips & FAQ's

    Now let's talk tips. Here are some things you might want to keep in mind:

    • Use parchment paper when baking them to avoid them sticking. Then you'll end up losing that crispy layer when you scrape them off!
    • If you want even crispiness all around, make sure your potato pieces are evenly sized

    Now let's address some FAQs:

    1. Should I boil potatoes before roasting? Yes! I've tested many methods, and the parboiling before roasting method gives the best restaurant-style crispy potatoes.
    2. Why won't my roast potatoes go crispy? OR Why are my roast potatoes soggy? That is likely due to not using a high oven temperature. Make sure your oven is set to 450F and use the parboiling technique before you roast them. This ensures the inside of your potatoes cook through and the outside gets crispy.
    3. What oil is best to use for roasting potatoes? I use olive oil and it does just fine at 450F (in fact, this is a great article about oil smoke points). But depending on the type you have, it could release some smoke if it is not as refined. I recommend using regular vegetable oil such as corn, canola, and sunflower oil.
    roasted potatoes in a serving platter with a dipping sauce

    What to serve these potatoes with:

    I love serving these potatoes with any protein I make. Here some recipes that go great with them!

    • Sheet Pan Arabic Shawarma (Chicken)
    • Grilled chicken skewers served on a plate
      Shish Tawook | Grilled Chicken Skewers
    • Chicken drumsticks glazed in pomegranate sauce served on a plate
      Pomegranate Chicken Recipe (air fryer drumsticks)
    • Sumac chicken and onion served on a sheet pan, garnished with parsley and lemons
      Sumac Chicken and Onion (Sheet Pan Dinner)

    If you tried these recipes, please consider leaving a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page - I'd love to hear from you! You can also hop on over to Instagram and say hello!

    roasted potatoes in a serving platter with a dipping sauce

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes (the Best!)

    These crispy roasted potatoes will be deliciously crispy every single time!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: crispy roasted potatoes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Amina Al-Saigh

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or yellow or white potatoes
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil or herb of preference
    • ¼ cup olive oil or other vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 450F
    • Start by washing the potatoes and cutting into even sized chunks. If using baby potatoes, simply cut them in half
    • Boil water and drop your potatoes into the pot when it is already boiling. Boil for 10-15 minutes (depending the size of the potato) until you can easily piece a fork through them, without falling apart
    • Remove, drain and set aside to cool for 5 minutes
    • In a bowl, add the potatoes, the olive oil and all the seasoning. Mix well until the potatoes are well coated
    • Lay the potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet, spaced apart (not on top of each other). If using baby potatoes, lay the cut side down
    • Bake for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Remove when they are crispy and golden on both sides (this may need more time depending on your oven)
    • Serve with your favourite dip and enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can use baby potatoes or yellow potatoes or white potatoes. If using the large potatoes, make sure you cut them into even sized chunks
    • Feel free to change up the seasoning to your preference
    • Make sure your oven is hot when roasting! Depending on your oven, the roasting time may be longer than 30 minutes to get to a crispy result. Check on them and remove them when they are ready

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Ashley says

      April 17, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Does this work for french fries too? I don't like double frying, which I know is recommended. But I love these potatoes, so in theory it should work for french fries... right? lol

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      • Amina Al-Saigh says

        April 18, 2022 at 6:54 am

        Great question! I've never tried it with french fries, but my assumption would be that they would have to be cut a bit on the thicker side, and not boiled too long. Otherwise because of the long shape, they may fall apart if boiled too long. I'd def give it a try! Let me know how it goes 🙂

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