How to Make Roasted Red Potatoes

How to Make Roasted Red Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    365

Transform humble red potatoes into a culinary masterpiece with this simple yet exquisite recipe. Achieve a symphony of textures – crispy exteriors yielding to fluffy interiors – all infused with aromatic herbs and a touch of spice. This is more than a side dish; it's an experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    77 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed roasting pan (enameled cast iron is ideal), drizzle olive oil to generously coat the bottom. Add the potatoes, ensuring they are lightly coated with the oil. Sprinkle with red bell pepper, nestle the thyme sprigs amongst the potatoes, and season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Toss the vegetables gently, turning them over. Some potatoes may stick slightly; don't force them. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Return to the oven and roast for another 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Toss the vegetables again, ensuring the unbrowned sides of the potatoes make contact with the pan. Continue roasting until the potatoes are deeply browned, crispy on the edges, and tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 more minutes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn off the oven and leave the potatoes inside for an additional 15 minutes. Toss one last time. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper, if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

For ultimate crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan. If necessary, use two pans.
Don't skimp on the olive oil; it's essential for achieving that perfect golden-brown crust.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs, such as rosemary or oregano.
A squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh parsley just before serving adds a bright, fresh finish.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 121 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Jeanette Daniel

    My family loved these! Will definitely be making them again.

  • Delores Jakubowski

    I used Yukon gold potatoes instead of red potatoes and they turned out great!

  • Hannah Steuber

    The cayenne pepper adds a nice little kick.

  • Marilyne Ruecker

    I added a clove of minced garlic along with the thyme and it was fantastic!

  • Estrella Ortiz

    These potatoes are amazing! The thyme adds such a wonderful flavor.

  • Leif Bartoletti

    Leaving the potatoes in the oven after turning it off is a game-changer!

  • Dell Yost

    Simple and delicious, a great weeknight side dish.

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