Description
This Roasted Potatoes recipe features tender Yukon gold potatoes seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and butter, then roasted to golden perfection in the oven. The potatoes are crisp on the outside and soft inside, garnished with fresh parsley for a flavorful and comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes (cut into bite-size pieces about 1/2” thick, unpeeled, scrubbed)
Seasoning & Oil
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt (or added to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or added to taste)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Butter & Garnish
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 2 Tbsp parsley (finely chopped, to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425ºF to ensure it is hot enough for roasting the potatoes evenly and achieving a crispy exterior.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the Yukon gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces about 1/2” to 3/4” thick and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat all potato pieces in oil and seasoning.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a parchment-lined or non-stick 13×18 baking sheet, making sure the flat side of each potato piece faces down to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Add Butter and Roast: Dot the top of the potatoes with pieces of unsalted butter. Roast in the preheated oven at 425ºF for 25-30 minutes until the bottoms are golden and the potatoes release easily from the pan. Then carefully flip the potatoes using a spatula and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown, crispy in spots, and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Season and Garnish: Once roasted, sprinkle the potatoes with kosher salt to taste and garnish with finely chopped parsley. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Flipping halfway through roasting promotes even browning on both sides.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- For extra crispiness, let the potatoes sit in the hot oven briefly after turning off the heat before serving.
