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Roasted red potatoes on a baking dish with a wooden spoon.
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Roasted Red Potatoes

Red potatoes are ideal for roasting because their thin skin crisps up beautifully, and their naturally buttery flavor makes them absolutely delicious. This simple, versatile dish is a must-try for any roasted vegetable fan!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked red potatoes, roasted potatoes, Roasted Red Potatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby red potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Scrub and rinse potatoes and cut in half. Pat potatoes dry with paper towels then allow potatoes to air dry completely.
    Cutting board with cut red potatoes, knife and paper towel.
  • Place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss with a spatula until completely coated.
    Mixing bowl with cut red potatoes tossed in olive oil and wooden spoon.
  • Combine salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle dry mixture over potatoes and gently toss until coated in mixture.
    Glass mixing bowl with cut red potatoes, oil and seasoning.
  • Place potatoes cut-side down on a lined baking sheet. Do not crowd the potatoes, there should be about 1/2" between each half. This will help the potatoes be become crispy.
    Baking dish with cut red potatoes face side down.
  • Place potatoes in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and flip the potatoes so they are cut-side up (still not touching). Place back in the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the outer edges are crispy.
    Flipped roasted red potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately.
    Roasted red potatoes in a bowl garnished with parsley and rosemary.

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Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg