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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    May 2, 2021

    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

    4.92 from 12 votes

    12 Comments

    May 2, 2021

    by Lori Murphy

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    In the mood for some really crispy oven roasted potatoes? These are hands down the easiest and best roast potatoes and only have two ingredients and are made without baking powder.

    white ceramic platter of roasted potato halves

    My mother-in-law Katie was a pretty functional but good cook. She cooked what worked and did it well. Case in point: these crunchy crispy oven roasted potatoes. They can be on the table in under 40 minutes and are the perfect side dish for beef tenderloin sliders, some juicy Foolproof Chicken or your favorite barbecue dish.

    So—let's get to cooking so that these babies can get on your table and in your belly.

    black sheet pan of melted butter and four raw potato halves

    Two Ingredient Roasted Potatoes

    I mentioned earlier that you'll only need two ingredients (not counting salt and pepper, of course) to make these oven roasted potatoes. And neither one of those ingredients is baking soda or oil each of which some people say is the key to the best oven roasted potato.

    Me? Not so much.

    There are recipes that make roasted potatoes with baking soda and there are some that make them using oil. We are going straight for the good stuff.

    Butter.

    That's right. The two ingredients you need are:

    • potatoes (and we'll talk what kind below)
    • unsalted butter
    knife cutting through a potato on parchment covered cutting board

    Three Things Potatoes Need

    Potatoes were made for roasting. There are three things necessary to make super crispy roasted potatoes.

    • Heat - No one likes a raw potato so whether they're boiled, baked, fried or roasted, potatoes need heat.
    • Fat - Necessary for roasted potatoes to be their best crispy selves.
    • Seasoning - Because potatoes are bland in flavor, they are super versatile taking on the flavor of whatever they're seasoned with.

    Roasting potato varieties

    Some potatoes are better than other for roasting. Some favorites are:

    • Idaho Russet potatoes - the cut side browns beautifully to a crispy golden crunch with a fluffy interior.
    • New potatoes (large and small) - Typically red, these babies come in different sizes with the smallest (sometimes the size of your thumbnail) being Type C and working their way up to the more traditional, larger Type A's.
    • Yukon gold - the flesh has a slight buttery flavor which no one is evah going to complain about.
    • Sweet potatoes - You wouldn't think it possible but when sweet potatoes are roasted, they get even sweeter. Sweet.
    blackened sheet pan with two halves of a stick of butter and potatoes in the background
    hand grinding pepper over sheet pan of melted butter
    black sheet pan of melted butter with halved potatoes and a pastry brush

    Steps

    Gather these ingredients to make crispy oven roasted potatoes:

    • a half-sheet pan with sides, approximately 12 x 17
    • one stick of butter
    • one potato per person you plan to serve
    • salt and pepper

    You'll place the baking sheet with a stick of butter into a preheated oven and let it melt.

    Sprinkle your seasoning of choice on top of the melted butter (I am using just salt and pepper) and then place your halved raw potatoes face down into the butter bath brushing the tops with the butter and seasoning mixture.

    Roast the potatoes face down for about 35 minutes and flip the potatoes to reveal the brown and toasty ah-ma-zing glory.

    Success!

    roasted potato half topped with a dollop of dip on a stack of small plates

    FAQ's

    What kind of dipping sauce works with this recipe?

    As a big blue cheese fan, I highly recommend my Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing as a great partner for these potatoes. Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Yogurt Dip (pictured above) is a close second!

    Can I use any kind of butter? Salted or unsalted? What about margarine?

    Use unsalted butter since you're going to be seasoning the butter anyway and it gives you more control over the results. I will admit Katie used margarine in a lot of recipes but this one is strictly butter. If margarine is all you have, be careful because it typically contains water and you might not get the even color and crispness that you would from butter.

    What about vegan butter? Would that be an option?

    I haven't tried roasting potatoes using vegan butter although if I did, I'd use the Miyoko's Creamery Vegan Butter. It's got great flavor. (And if you try it, please let me know in the comments below how it worked out.)

    cooked roasted potato being picked up with tongs off a black sheet pan

    Helpful Tips

    Make ahead

    Because this is such an easy recipe, I wouldn't recommend making them ahead. You're not really saving any time because you have to reheat the potatoes anyway which takes about 15 minutes.

    Storing

    Store leftovers in a sealed container or bag. Use within 3 days.

    Reheating

    To reheat any leftovers (if there are any), brush a baking sheet with some butter (or just take the end of a stick of butter and make a few quick swashes across the pan). Put the leftover potatoes cut side down and reheat for about 10 minutes in a preheated 350˚ oven.



    …before you go...

    If you make this Crispy Roasted Potatoes recipe, be sure to share your reviews in the comments below! Or pin the recipe by clicking on one of the images above and save it for later.



    white ceramic platter of roasted potato halves.
    4.92 from 12 votes

    Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

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    These easy oven roasted potatoes make a great side dish for your favorite steak or barbecue chicken. So good dipped in some creamy blue cheese dressing!
    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:30 mins
    Servings 4
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    Equipment

    • sheet pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 Idaho russet potatoes, washed, dried and halved lengthwise
    • 1 stick unsalted butter, I use Land O' Lakes
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°. Set a rack to the middle position.
    • Place the stick (or sticks if using half sticks) on a 12 x 17" sheet pan and place the pan in the oven.
    • Allow the butter to melt on the pan for about 5 minutes until foamy.
    • Remove the pan from the oven and season liberally with salt and pepper or any other seasonings desired (see below for suggestions).
    • Place the potatoes cut side down on top of the seasoned melted butter leaving space between the potatoes (you don't want to crowd them so they crisp up). Brush the tops of the potatoes with some of the butter from the pan and season them as well.
    • Roast the potatoes for 30-35 minutes until crispy.
    • Serve with your favorite dip like this homemade blue cheese dressing or horseradish sauce.
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Lori Murphy
    Did you make this recipe? Tag @josieandnina or tag #josieandnina!
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    1. Samantha says

      June 21, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      How much butter would I use if I don't have stick butter

      Reply
      • Lori Murphy says

        June 21, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Samantha! 1 stick of butter is equivalent to 1/2 cup of butter or 113 grams. Hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to ask!

        Reply
    2. Jan says

      February 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      Hi. I'm really looking forward to trying the recipe however my phone has an Amazon ad ( that will not go away) covering step one of the cooking instructions. Can you please tell what temperature, etc are in step one?

      Reply
      • Lori Murphy says

        February 24, 2022 at 12:06 pm

        Hi Jan! That is really annoying, I must say and I'll address it with my ad company...I appreciate your reaching out! Here are the steps of the recipe...hope it helps and thanks again!😀

        Preheat oven to 400°. Set a rack to the middle position.
        Place the stick (or sticks if using half sticks) on a 12 x 17" sheet pan and place the pan in the oven.
        Allow the butter to melt on the pan for about 5 minutes until foamy.
        Remove the pan from the oven and season liberally with salt and pepper or any other seasonings desired (see below for suggestions).Place the potatoes cut side down on top of the seasoned melted butter leaving space between the potatoes (you don't want to crowd them so they crisp up). Brush the tops of the potatoes with some of the butter from the pan and season them as well.
        Roast the potatoes for 30-35 minutes until crispy.
        Serve with your favorite dip like this homemade blue cheese dressing or horseradish sauce.

        Reply
    3. Kate says

      December 18, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Lori,
      I came across your recipe and had to try it. I modified it by using bacon grease instead of butter as that is what I rub on my potatoes before baking them. I also added dried basil, garlic salt and a South African smoke seasoning I buy at Trader Joe's. When they were done being cooked I used a little sour cream that I spread atop and spread a little sun dried tomato atop as well. They were delicious! Thank you for sharing your quick and easy preparation of this marvelous recipe! I will be making these again. Now if I only knew how to include a photo showing the finished product, lol.

      Reply
      • Lori Murphy says

        December 19, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Hi Kate! Thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your taking the time to comment 🤗. And your variation with the South African smoke seasoning and sun dried tomatoes sounds amazing - what a flavor bomb! I'll have to pick up some of that the next time I'm at TJ's. It sounds like something I definitely should have in my spice drawer. If you're on Instagram, feel free to tag @josieandnina if you share a photo...I'm sure I'd be drooling! Happy holidays to you and yours!

        Reply
    4. Susie says

      November 08, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!!!! Truly crispy and perfect!! We loved these for dinner. I used red potatoes and they were great. They will definitely be a staple side dish from now on.

      Reply
      • Lori Murphy says

        November 10, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        Yay Susie! My mother-in-law would love hearing how much you enjoyed them! Thank you!!🤗

        Reply
    5. Clcr says

      November 04, 2021 at 10:40 am

      4 stars
      Even better with fresh grated parmesan cheese in the pan & then place the cut side of the potato on the cheese. Turns out nice & crispy!

      Reply
      • Lori Murphy says

        November 04, 2021 at 10:45 am

        Love that idea! I'm always in favor of more cheese! 🤗

        Reply
    6. Kendell Stiles says

      May 02, 2021 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      These look delicious Lori, and who doesn't love a crispy potato!?

      Reply
      • Lori Murphy says

        May 03, 2021 at 7:30 am

        Exactly!! Especially one with only two ingredients 💃🏻 Thanks Kendell!!

        Reply

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