How To Make Herb Roasted Potatoes

Roasted potatoes are most definitely a comfort food in this kitchen. Crispy, buttery outsides. Soft, creamy insides. They’re the perfect addition to countless meals but easily hold their own. While you can roast any potato I prefer Russets that have been skinned. Sometimes I go crazy lazy and leave the skin on, but have found they roast more evenly with skins removed.

Another secret I’m here to spill is using both oil and butter to achieve the perfect crunch. Butter does have a lower smoke point, but when mixed with oil it holds up to high heat for a much longer period of time. Plus, what does butter not make taste better? I’ll wait.

Now let’s get to it. The only herb roasted potatoes recipe you’ll need.

Herb Roasted Potatoes

4 from 3 votes

Recipe by Susanna Grace Course: SidesCuisine: LatinDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

191

kcal

Total time

50

minutes

Crispy, buttery outsides. Soft, creamy insides. They’re the perfect addition to countless meals but easily hold their own.

Ingredients

• 2 medium 2 Russet potatoes

• 2 Tablespoon 2 Olive oil, or enough to coat thoroughly

• Salt + Ground Black Pepper liberally applied

• 2-3 2-3 Dried herbs of choice, my go tos are parsley and oregano, liberally applied

• 2 Tablespoons 2 Butter, either melted or diced while cold

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425f while you begin peeling and then dicing your potatoes into bite sized pieces. Size reference below.

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• Place potatoes in a medium sized bowl and toss with olive oil until thoroughly coated.
• Next, add all your seasonings. If you’re new to liberally seasoning, start by shaking or grinding a little at a time, tossing as you go. You want to ensure there’s a good coating of spices on each potato!
• Line a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat and dump the potatoes on top. Spread out as evenly as you can trying to create a bit of space in between. The more space between each potato the more crispy they will be!
• Now, you can either drizzle melted butter or place cut up pieces of butter on top.
• Last but not least, and totally optional but very much delicious, grate fresh Parmesan all over and pop into hot oven.
• Set timer for 20 minutes. Flip. Set for another 20 depending on doneness. Test, and bake for a bit longer if needed. This will all depend on the size you diced your potatoes. You are looking for a rich brown color all over, fork tender, and crispy to the bite.

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Notes

• If you don’t have an XL baking sheet, you may consider splitting the potatoes between two baking sheets to ensure they have enough space to properly roast. If your potatoes are on top of one another they will steam and not roast. This is true for all vegetables! 
• The smaller you dice your potatoes the more quickly they will cook. So if this is your first time roasting potatoes at all, definitely keep an eye on them until you get the hang of it! I’d recommend checking every 15 minutes to ensure bits aren’t getting burned.
• You can certainly use other types of potatoes. I’m simply partial to Russets for this recipe, but have used fingerlings and baby reds before as well.
• Feel free to skip the butter and Parm on this if you are looking for dairy free. The key here is heat and time. The olive oil will take care of the crunchy goodness you’re looking for!
• Please note the nutritional information below was calculated using a calculator designed by: Verywell Fit. This information is accurate to the best of my knowledge, but should not be taken as medical advice 🙂 

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How To Serve

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Choosing The Right Potato

Is there a wrong potato? Not really. BUT, for the best results it is wise to consider what your plans are for said potatoes. Are you looking to fry or boil? Mash or bake? Maybe even grill? If you’ve always wondered what types of potatoes you should be buying, look no further. I found a simple, straight froward article that breaks down the main types of potatoes and how to best use them! I found it super helpful so wanted to share.

Now go get on! Surely there’s a dish on your menu this week begging for a side of these Herb Roasted Potatoes!

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