Description
Learn how to make breakfast potatoes that are golden brown and perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside. This oven-roasted method is simple, flavorful, and guarantees a satisfying side dish every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the potatoes and toss again until every piece is coated with the spices.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary to promote crisping.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the potatoes and toss them gently.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are deep golden brown and crispy.
- Serve your crispy breakfast potatoes immediately alongside eggs or your favorite morning meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying them completely. Moisture is the enemy of crispness!
- If you prefer a skillet breakfast potatoes version, cook them over medium-high heat in a cast-iron skillet, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 25 minutes total.
- These potatoes are excellent for meal prep. Cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0