No-Fail Roasted Potatoes are ultra crispy and flavorful! Potatoes slices are placed atop melted butter, spices, and parmesan cheese and roasted in the oven for perfectly golden potatoes every time.
Want more roasted side dish recipes? Try these Roasted Carrots, Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Green Beans and Roasted Red Potatoes!
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This recipe takes Roasted Potatoes to the next level!
You’ll slice the potatoes in half and arrange them on a baking sheet with melted butter, spices, and Parmesan cheese — no flipping or fussing.
Why we love this oven-roasted potatoes recipe:
- Customizable: You can play around with adding various flavors, such as fresh herbs, spices, or anything else you like!
- Simple: You only need a few ingredients for this simple recipe, making it such an easy side dish for any dinner.
- Crispy yet fluffy: Slicing the potatoes half makes the outside crispy while keeping the inside nice and creamy!
What others are saying:
“These were absolutely fantastic! Turned out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Thank you!” Genie
Ingredients for Roasted Potatoes:
- Potatoes: You can use any type of potato you like for this recipe, such as yellow potatoes, baby potatoes, red potatoes, russet potatoes, and even sweet potatoes!
- Salted butter: I like using salted butter, but unsalted works just as well.
- Seasonings: Seasoning salt, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese add a ton of flavor and the Parmesan gives these potatoes that cheesy crust.
How to make Roast Potatoes in the oven:
This recipe is super easy to make and the oven does all the work! You can find the full list of instructions in the recipe card.
- Slice potatoes in half.
- Let the butter melt in the oven on the sheet pan. Mix seasoning salt and garlic powder with the melted butter.
- Add parmesan cheese to the melted butter and spice mixture.
- Arrange potatoes cut-side down in a single layer on the baking sheet, brushing excess butter on them. Let the potatoes roast until they are tender and golden brown.
How to store Roasted Potatoes:
Leftover Roasted Potatoes will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat, simply place them in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F until heated through.
What’s the best way to reheat potatoes?
I don’t think that microwaving the potatoes does them justice. I like to reheat them in the oven at 400ºF for 7-10 minutes to get them crispy again without making them soggy!
Serving suggestions:
These potatoes go with pretty much anything! I love serving them alongside a Perfect Roast Chicken or JUICY Roast Pork Tenderloin!
To round out the meal, add my favorite buns and some extra veggies, like these Roasted Carrots, this Homemade Coleslaw Recipe or this Easy Broccoli Salad.
More potato recipes you’ll love:
- Scalloped Potatoes — creamy and cheesy!
- Breakfast Potatoes — perfect with any meal.
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes — if you’re a little extra.
- Twice Baked Potatoes — perfect prep ahead side!
No-Fail Roasted Potatoes
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 6 small-medium potatoes, cleaned and halved
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1-1½ teaspoons seasoning salt, (more or less according to your preferences)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. While oven is preheating, place butter on a large rimmed baking sheet (mine was roughly 9×12"). Place in the oven to allow the butter to melt.
- When the butter is melted, remove pan from the oven and sprinkle the seasoning salt and garlic powder over the butter. Use a brush to combine the seasonings on the pan. Sprinkle Parmesan over top the butter.
- Place potatoes cut side down on the butter. Brush some of the excess butter onto the backs of the potatoes so they get crispy and flavorful.
- Bake 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. You can always check the doneness of a potato by poking it with a sharp knife. If the knife comes out easily without resistance, your potatoes are done. Cool for a full 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
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Notes
- Potatoes: we love red potatoes here, but you can use any kind!
- Seasonings: again, we love these simple seasonings and seasoning salt itself adds a myriad of different flavors, but feel free to experiment and mix it up!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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ingrid says
Hey I’m starting to follow you in Pinterest,
Tonight I made the roasted potatoes (I forgot to take a pic) golden potatoes. So very delicious, I’ll be making again for sure.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Ingrid!
Jennifer Hooper says
My local grocery store accidentally delivered 3 5lb bags of potatoes with my grocery order and it’s just me and my daughter here! So I found this while looking for quick potato recipes, because I’m trying not to let any potatoes go to waste. THEY. WERE. AMAZING. I even sent a plate over to the neighbors and they asked for more 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad you liked them!
Ivy Hamlin says
Sorry but I don’t see any other way to comment. Just made these and they were as mushy as mushy gets. Would oil maybe work better than butter? Dunno. I’m a good cook, and I wonder why these failed. I ate them– butter, potatoes, seasoning– but they were far from the crispy oven-roasted potatoes of my dreams. I took them out at 30 minutes, btw. Mush.
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Ivy! I’m sorry to hear that! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews of this recipe (as you see some below) so I’m not sure what could have gone wrong. I would make sure to use a heavy, dark sheet pan. Maybe it was the type of potato?
David Griggs says
Just whipped up a batch of these….45 minutes and crunchy. Super easy, little prep time.
On Ivy’s comment, 30 minutes isn’t long enough, especially if they were larger potatoes.
On using olive oil vs. butter: butter has a smoke point of 350 F. Depending on the type of olive oil used they have a smoke point range of 325 to 375 F.
I would avoid garlic powder or granulated garlic, as it scorched and became bitter.
Looking forward to trying this again with canola oil or bacon fat.
Francine says
I made these with seasoned salt & garlic powder. I added big carrot halves to the mix. Delicious!
Ashley Fehr says
Great idea!
Kathleen says
Excellent! I wonder if these would do as well in the air fryer?
Ashley Fehr says
They might! I haven’t tried, sorry
Madolyn says
So good! Seasoned mine with butter, garlic, parmesan, and chopped chives. Took them out 5 minutes early and poured cooked grounded chuck and 5 types of shredded cheese. Perfect meal along with brown sugar baked beans! Family loves it.
Ashley Fehr says
That’s a great idea!
Tochi says
Hi I was wondering if this would work with olive oil
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, that should work just fine!
Tabitha says
So easy and they were a big hit with everyone. simple and delicious. i’m definitely using this recipe again.
p.s, i would recommend you wrap them in bacon for an extra twist.
Ashley Fehr says
I love the bacon tip!
Kathie Dawn says
I made these last night, doubling all the ingredients since I was feeding a crowd. They were a hit! So much easier than mashed potatoes from scratch, and the crunchy seasoned area was like gold. It’s a keeper. Thank you!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kathie!
Lenna says
I followed the recipe exactly and these potatoes were amazing! They smell and taste delicious and are soooo easy!
This is the recipe I’ve been searching for. It’s the best and I’ve tried quite a few over the years!. Thank you so much for sharing.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Lenna! We love it too!
Rocketdog says
Had them tonight.
Delish. Will make again
Ashley Fehr says
So glad to hear that!
Debbie says
These potatoes are the best! The family loved them. I made them about a year ago & then somehow lost or deleted this recipe. So happy I found it again.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Debbie! I’m so happy to hear that!
Billie Bullard says
I would like to try this recipe I’m just not sure what type of potato is best to use? Can you advise me?
Ashley Fehr says
I love red potatoes because they are creamy and have a smooth skin, but you can use a yellow potato as well.
Sarah says
Could you substitute butter for olive oil? Thanks!
Rosemary says
Great recipe. The family really enjoys it!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rosemary!
sarah says
next time i will give it a try with almond oil
Lisa Rowland says
Potato recipe for life now! SO GOOD! I wish I had found this years ago.
Lizzard56 says
@Lizzard in the Kichen
These are seriously the best! Love, love,love the way themes turned out. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you! So glad to hear that!
Marjorie says
This recipe has been around for many years and always a winner. They were called Crisscross Potatoes. Take your no knife and make Crisscross pattern into the cut side of the potato about half way through, but don’t cut all the way through. Make it the same as your recipe with cut side down. It will brown all the cut edges and make it crispy, but creamy on the inside. Thanks for sharing! Can use sweet potatoes and adjust your seasonings to a little cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Enjoy!
Ginger says
I would love to see a pic of what you are talking about. Do you cut through the whole potato? And when you say that it browns and makes crispy all cut edges, do you mean if a person was using a larger potato and maybe needed to quarter them? Thanks Ginger
Ginger says
I meant to say halfway down the whole potato. Sorry.
Leesha says
I just came across this recipe on Pinterest and I had to let you know; these potatoes are amazing! I have never been able to cook roast potatoes (they either end up undercooked or burnt) without resorting to using a microwave or boiling them. I could never be bothered but this recipe means I will be able to have them all the time! 😀 So yummy!
Spokenfor says
Just made these and they are absolutely delicious. Thank you so much.
Ashley Fehr says
Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know!
Natasha says
I’ve been looking up recipes for seasoning salt coz I don’t wanna get the store bought kind…. But everywhere they’re using slightly different ingredients…. Do u have a special blend or do u just use the one u get at the store
Ashley says
I use Lawry’s, but you could easily find a recipe for it!
Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says
I love potatoes too. This looks so yummy 🙂 I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
Ashley says
I will have to check it out! Thanks!