These roasted gold potatoes are an easy side dish that pairs well with just about any meal. They're made with simple ingredients, require very little prep, and roast up tender on the inside and golden on the outside.
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What's great about this recipe
- Since gold potatoes have thin skins, there's no peeling required, which keeps prep time to a minimum.
- They go well with so many main dishes. Serve them with chicken, beef, pork, seafood, or add them to a breakfast spread.
- It uses inexpensive pantry staples to turn a simple bag of potatoes into a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients you'll need
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Potatoes - Gold potatoes are perfect for roasting because they have a creamy texture and naturally buttery flavor.
Oil - We use olive oil to help the seasonings coat the potatoes evenly. Other oils work well too, including avocado oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, and grapeseed oil. Use your favorite.
Seasonings - Salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dry minced onion, and crushed red pepper add flavor, color, and texture. The crushed red pepper is optional and can be adjusted to suit your taste.
Fresh herbs (optional) - A sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs adds color and a fresh finishing touch to the potatoes. Use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.
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How to make roasted gold potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet (half sheet pan) with parchment paper.
Cut the potatoes into 1½-2-inch pieces. If they are wet after washing, pat them dry with paper towels. Add them to a large bowl.
Combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dry minced onion, and crushed red pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the potatoes and toss until they are evenly coated.
Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Spread them out so they are not crowded and have space around them. If any oil or seasonings are collected in the center of the pan, spread them under the potatoes so they roast instead of burning.
Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. Stir and flip them halfway through the cooking time, about 20-25 minutes.
Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving. Taste and add extra salt if needed. As a reference we did not add extra to ours. Serve and garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing these potatoes because their texture can become grainy and watery after thawing.
Reheating: To reheat in the oven, arrange them on a baking sheet and heat at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
To reheat in the air fryer, arrange them in a single layer in the basket and cook at 375°F for 4-6 minutes or until hot and crisp.
You can also reheat them in the microwave, although they won't be as crisp. Heat in 30 second intervals until warmed through.
Food safety: Do not leave cooked food out for longer than two hours, or for more than one hour if the temperature is above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of at least 165°F. For more information on food storage and safety guidelines visit U.S. Department of Agriculture and Foodsafety.gov.
If you like these roasted gold potatoes, try one of our other potato side dishes. Our popular garlic parsley potatoes are simple, flavorful, and pair well with so many meals. Make twice baked potatoes for a steakhouse-style dinner everyone will love. Or try these French onion roasted potatoes, which are as easy as they are delicious.
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📖 Recipe
Roasted Gold Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds gold potatoes cut into 1½-2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or another neutral oil
- 1½ teaspoons salt plus more for serving if needed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dry minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste (optional)
- chopped fresh herbs for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet (half sheet pan) with parchment paper.
- Cut the potatoes into 1½-2-inch pieces. If they are wet after washing, pat them dry with paper towels. Add them to a large bowl.
- Combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dry minced onion, and crushed red pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
- Pour the seasoning mixture over the potatoes and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Spread them out so they are not crowded and have space around them. If any oil or seasonings are collected in the center of the pan, spread them under the potatoes so they roast instead of burning.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender. Stir and flip them halfway through the cooking time (about 20-25 minutes).
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving. Taste and add extra salt if needed. Serve and garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
- Gold potatoes have thin, tender skins, so there's no need to peel them. Just give them a good wash and dry them well before seasoning.
- Try to cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- I prefer roasting potatoes at 400°F instead of 425°F. They still brown nicely while making it easier to control the cooking. Keep in mind that ovens vary, so the cooking time may need to be adjusted slightly.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. The potatoes will still brown, and the parchment helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer with space between them. Crowding the pan can cause them to steam instead of roasting.
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Nutrition
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