Roasted Red Potatoes with French Fry Seasoning

Seasoned red potatoes roast up tender inside with crisp, flavorful skins. Quick to make with simple pantry spices, including spices and a pinch of sugar for extra browning and crispness.

This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Roasted Red Potatoes with French Fry Seasoning

For an extra punch, we're coating red potatoes with a French fry-style seasoning. Use garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and just a small pinch of sugar for color and flavor.

The sugar helps the edges caramelize and brown, but go easy, too much can make them sweet. Toss the potatoes well with oil first so the seasoning sticks, then roast cut side down for crisp edges.

Make sure not to crowd the pan so the potatoes have room to roast on all sides. If they're too close together, they'll steam instead of getting a golden finish.

Ingredients

• Small red potatoes
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Sweet paprika
• Dried thyme
• Black pepper
• Sugar (granulated or powdered)

How To Season Red Potatoes

• Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack set in the center. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Rinse potatoes under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Slice potatoes in half.
• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and sugar. Add potatoes and toss until coated.
• Spread potatoes cut side down on the sheet pan. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes without flipping.
• Serve hot.

What To Serve with Red Potatoes

Red potatoes pair well with just about anything. Try them with Lemon Basil Roasted Chicken, NY Strip Steak, or Pan-Seared Fish for a complete meal.

Add a simple green salad or steamed broccoli and carrots to round out the plate.

Storage and Reheating

Let potatoes cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat on a sheet pan in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 10 minutes or until warmed through.

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We're down in the Florida Keys and end every meal with a Key Lime Pie.

Red Potatoes With Garlic Seasoning

For everyone in the Keys, you can pick up these potatoes at Publix in a red bag. They are labeled Enchanted Rose and made by Potato Inspirations.

For everyone else, that's our only grocery store chain down here on the islands, so I'm just being specific. It's one of those little trade-offs for island life.

These seasoned red potatoes roast up tender inside with crisp, flavorful skins. Tossed with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and a touch of sugar, they bake up golden brown with big flavor.

The light caramelization gives them that French fry-style taste everyone loves. Serve these roasted red potatoes with chicken, steak, or fresh-caught local fish.