Roasted red potatoes are simple, crispy on the outside, and soft inside—perfect as a side for almost anything. Here’s a reliable, flavorful way to make them:
🥔 Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 500 g red potatoes (washed, cut into halves or quarters)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, adds color + flavor)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
- Prep potatoes
- Keep the skin on (adds texture and nutrients)
- Cut evenly so they cook uniformly
- Season
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs
- Spread out
- Place on a baking tray in a single layer
- Don’t overcrowd (this is key for crispiness)
- Roast
- Bake for 35–45 minutes
- Flip halfway through for even browning
- Finish
- Roast until golden brown and crispy
- Optional: sprinkle fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon
🔥 Tips for extra crispiness
- Parboil potatoes for 5–7 minutes before roasting
- Use a metal tray (not glass)
- Let them sit undisturbed for the first 20 minutes
🍽️ Flavor variations
- Spicy: add chili flakes or cayenne
- Garlic butter: toss with melted butter + garlic after roasting
- Cheesy: sprinkle parmesan in last 5 minutes
If you want, I can give you a desi-style version (with spices like cumin, coriander, and chili) or a quick air fryer version 👍
