Roasted Baby Potatoes

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Roasted Baby Potatoes make a great accompaniment to any entree. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and seasoned just right!

Roasted baby potatoes in a bowl.
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  1. Ingredients in Roasted Baby Potatoes
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  4. Frequently Asked Questions
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This Roasted Baby Potatoes recipe makes the perfect side dish. You can serve it with any protein entree like chicken, pork, steak, or salmon. Add on a salad or steamed vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower and you have a delicious and nutritious meal for the whole family. My kids also love dipping these potatoes in ranch or ketchup.

Ingredients in Roasted Baby Potatoes

  • Golden Baby Potatoes – you can also use fingerling potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Avocado Oil – or another oil with a high smoke point like peanut oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil. Extra-virgin olive oil has too low of a smoke point for this recipe.
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
  • Dried Thyme – see below for other seasoning ideas, but we love dried thyme!
Roasted baby potatoes on a baking sheet.


Seasoning Ideas

Most nights, we keep it simple with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. However, these roasted baby potatoes work so great with so many herbs and spices! Try some of our favorites below, or let us know your favorites in the comments.

  • Minced Garlic Cloves or Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Dried or Fresh Rosemary
  • Dried Parsley
  • Paprika
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Ranch Seasoning

Recipe Tip

Baby potatoes on a baking sheet.

Place the potatoes cut side down on the parchment paper at first, then flip them halfway through cooking. The potatoes should flip easily with a metal or very thin spatula.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I soak potatoes in water before cooking?

You can add this extra step if you want your roasted baby potatoes even crispier. Soak potatoes in cold water for at least an hour. This removes excess starch that keeps potatoes from crisping up.

What’s the difference between roasting and baking potatoes?

Baked potatoes usually refers to a whole potato cooked in the oven. Roasted potatoes are usually cut into smaller pieces, seasoned, and cooked at a higher temperature.

Are red or gold potatoes better for roasting?

Gold potatoes are better than red for roasting because gold potatoes have more starch and less moisture. Red potatoes are better for boiling.

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How to Make Roasted Baby Potatoes

roasted baby potatoes in a bowl

Roasted Baby Potatoes

5 from 3 votes
Roasted Baby Potatoes make a great accompaniment to any entree. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and seasoned just right!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425. Slice the potatoes in half. If there are some larger potatoes in the batch, you might have to cut them into quarters. Try to make all the potato pieces similar sizes. Place in a large bowl with avocado oil, pepper, and salt. Toss to combine.
    cut and seasoned baby potatoes in a glass bowl
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place the potatoes cut side down on the parchment paper. Sprinkle with dried thyme.
    baby potatoes on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Broil the potatoes on high for a few minutes at the end for extra crispiness. Potatoes should be fork tender with a crispy outside and creamy inside.
    roasted baby potatoes on a baking sheet
  • Serve immediately.
    roasted baby potatoes in a bowl

Notes

Want more seasoning ideas? Try some of these!
    • Minced Garlic Cloves or Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Dried or Fresh Rosemary
    • Dried Parsley
    • Paprika
    • Italian Seasoning
    • Cajun Seasoning
    • Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    These roasted baby potatoes are so easy to make yet they turned out soooo fine! They were so creamy and delicious. Highly recommended!

  2. 5 stars
    The best side dish for any meal! These potatoes are so delicious and perfectly seasoned, thanks for the recipe!

  3. 5 stars
    These potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes! They are tasty & great paired with so many things.