Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

These Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes are perfectly crispy and golden on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside. After roasting, the potatoes get tossed in a fresh garlic herb oil and a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese. These potatoes pair perfectly with any meal, and are always a crowd favorite for Thanksgiving, Christmas or really any family get together.

The weather has suddenly gotten COLD, and while I am more of a summer weather gal, the colder weather always reminds me of the holiday season. I’m really excited for Thanksgiving next week and all the delicious food. Although it will be a bit bittersweet this year with the recent loss of my dad. It’s hard to believe that just last year my family was planning our Thanksgiving feast to have with my mom and dad. I’m thankful for all the time I was blessed with and the many wonderful memories I have with my dad. He will certainly be missed during this Holiday season.

With my four little kids, I am planning to make ALL the easy Thanksgiving sides I can. These Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes are perfect for that. Honestly these potatoes are so good, I’ve now added them into a few of our weeknight dinner rotations. They truly would be good for any holiday celebration – Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

The details

Which Potatoes are best for roasting?

Both Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes are good choices for roasting.

yukon gold

Yukon Gold potatoes are one of the top choices for making the best crispy oven roasted potatoes. They are able to hold their shape well after roasting, and not fall apart. These potatoes also have a delicious buttery, creamy center.

russet potatoes

Russet potatoes are my second favorite choice for crispy oven roasted potatoes. These potatoes are a bit more starchy, which results in a more fluffy interior, rather than creamy. The higher starch does create a nice, crisp crust. Russet potatoes, are really great for making those steakhouse-style wedge fries.

Either potato you choose will result in delicious crispy oven roasted potatoes.

How to roast potatoes

A lot of crispy oven roasted potato recipes use goose or duck fat. Both of these fats have a high smoking point, as well as a high fat content, which adds to the richness and decadence of the potatoes.

For this crispy oven roasted potatoes recipe, I used olive oil, mainly due to it’s convenience, but also due to the fact that olive oil’s smoke point, while lower than goose and duck fat, is still high enough to effectively roast potatoes.

parboiling the potatoes

It is important to parboil the potatoes before roasting. This helps to create the best crispy exterior and tender interior. I like to add fresh thyme to the water that the potatoes boil in to infuse some flavor into the potatoes. After parboiling, the potatoes are shaken in your cooking pot, or colander to create rough edges. These rough edges create more surfaces for the potatoes to brown and get crispy.

stirring the potatoes for even cooking

Another key to creating the best crispy oven roasted potatoes, is to stir the potatoes every 15 minutes or so while roasting. This helps to ensure even roasting and re-coats the potatoes in the oil to help achieve a crisper crust.

Ready to serve

Once the potatoes are done roasting, I like to add whole, peeled garlic and some fresh herbs. My favorites are rosemary and thyme. Stir these around in the hot oil and allow to cook a few minutes in the hot oil. The hot oil will draw the fragrances out of the garlic and fresh herbs and infuse the flavor into the potatoes.

I like to sprinkle these crispy oven roasted potatoes with a pinch of salt and freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.

If you’re looking for other easy Thanksgiving sides to make, or just easy sides in general, I have a few you may enjoy.

Easy Thanksgiving Sides you may enjoy

• Cranberry Sauce – this sauce comes together in under 20 minutes and uses freshly squeezed orange juice. You’ll want to try this one!
• Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese – this mac and cheese is rich, indulgent and perfectly cheesy. It makes a great easy Thanksgiving side dish.

Here are a few sweet treats you may like

• Mini Pumpkin Pies -who doesn’t love a mini, handheld version? These pumpkin pies are the perfect individually portioned handheld treat for any get together, or grab and go treat.
• Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecake – clearly, I love mini desserts! These Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes are rich, smooth and creamy and with that pecan pie topping, these are GOOD!
• Mini Pecan Pie Cakes – Soft cake gets baked with a gooey pecan pie topping, then the cakes are inverted after baking. Serve these with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce for a truly delicious sweet treat.

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