Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Crispy Potatoes — golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. You can roast, pan-fry, or air fry them depending on your preference!
🥔 Crispy Roasted Potatoes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
🍽 Serves: 3–4
✅ Ingredients:
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4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet work well)
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary (optional, for garnish)
🔥 Oven Instructions:
1. Preheat oven
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To 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Prep the potatoes
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Wash and cut potatoes into small cubes or wedges (about 1-inch pieces).
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Pat dry with a paper towel — this helps them get crispy.
3. Season
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Toss potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
4. Bake
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Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet — don’t overcrowd.
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Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. Serve
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Garnish with chopped parsley or rosemary and serve hot with ketchup, aioli, or yogurt dip.
🔁 Variations:
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Pan-fried: Parboil potatoes first (5–7 mins), drain, then fry in a skillet with oil until crispy.
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Air fryer: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway.
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Spicy version: Add chili powder, cayenne, or crushed red pepper flakes.
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Cheesy: Sprinkle with Parmesan in the last 5 minutes of baking.
