Oven roasted potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes! Their crispy exterior and soft interior make for the perfect texture! And if you are looking for a side dish for your next lunch or dinner, look no further! These oven roasted potatoes are packed with flavor. Follow this simple recipe for a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal!

Why You’ll Love these Potatoes

• Easy to make: This recipe requires basic ingredients and the steps are simple to follow!
• Crispy Texture: The baking soda in this recipe helps to create a crispy texture during the cooking process.
• Flavorful: These potatoes are infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and other seasonings to create a flavor packed side dish!
• Customize the Seasonings: You can add different seasonings to make it your own!
• Versatile side dish: Perfect with any main course, from roasted meats or even as a side for brunch!
• Can be served on their own or with different condiments! You can serve these potatoes with an aioli, ranch, or ketchup!

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Oven Roasted Potatoes

The ingredients for the oven roasted potatoes are very simple! You will need:

• Water
• Russet Potatoes
• Baking Soda
• Vegetable Oil
• Ground Coriander
• Italian Seasoning
• Garlic
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Fresh Cilantro or Parsley (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

These potatoes require a couple of steps as opposed to simply popping it into the oven. But trust me, it makes for the perfect texture!

STEP 1: Prepare the potatoes by peeling and chopping lengthwise in half. Then cut each half lengthwise. Next, slice each half into chunks (about 8-16 pieces depending on how large the potatoes are).

STEP 2: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water up to a rolling boil. Add salt and baking soda.

Its important to note that depending on how big your pot is, you may need more or less water. You want to make sure that the water in the pot will be about 1.5 to 2 inches above the chopped potatoes.

STEP 3: Add the chopped potatoes to the boiling water. Then, boil for 7-10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. You do not want the potatoes to fully cook or be soft.

STEP 4: Drain the water. Allow the boiled potatoes to rest in the same pot as you prepare the seasonings. Allowing the potatoes to rest in the same pot will help the moisture dry out.

STEP 5: In a small bowl, mix together vegetable oil, Italian seasoning, coriander, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Next, pour the marinade over the potatoes and gently mix until it is all coated.

You will notice that the potatoes will lightly break up and have a crumbly like exterior! But do not worry, this will create a crispy potato as it bakes.

STEP 6: Transfer the boiled, seasoned potatoes to a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.

STEP 7: Time to bake!

• Bake at 450°F for 25 minutes.
• Once the 25 minutes are up, flip the potatoes and bake for another 15 minutes.
• Then flip the potatoes again, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes reach your desired crispiness.

Bake time may vary depending on how big or small the potatoes are!

STEP 8: Allow to cool for a couple minutes and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley! (optional)

See the recipe card below for exact measurements!

Tips for the Perfect Potatoes

1. Boil the potatoes with baking soda: This helps to break down the starch within the potatoes. It affects the outer layer of the potato. This will result in a crispier potato.
2. Preheat the Oven: Make sure the oven is fully preheated. This ensures the potatoes are cooking at a constant temperature throughout the baking process.
3. Flip the potatoes: This helps to achieve an even crispiness.

Try this oven roasted potato recipe and elevate your meals with a crispy, flavorful side dish that everyone will love!

I’d love to see you make this recipe! Be sure to tag me in your oven roasted potato recreations @Sufratee on Instagram. Let me know in the comments what you think about this recipe!