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Paprika roasted potatoes in a bowl with a serving spoon.

Paprika Roasted Potatoes

Easy and simple to make, these seasoned garlic and paprika roasted potatoes are packed full of flavor. Perfectly crispy and fluffy in the middle.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 4 tablespoons oil (divided) avocado, canola or vegetable
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more for salting the water)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Place in a large pot of cold salted water.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook til fork tender but not falling apart.
  • Drain and shake the potatoes. Let steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large cast iron skillet or roasting pan and place in the oven to preheat.
  • Place the parboiled potatoes in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of oil and all of the seasonings. Toss gently to combine.
  • Add the potatoes to the hot oil in the skillet (be careful!) and roast for 40 minutes, flipping halfway, til golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • Start the potatoes in cold salted water to par-boil them. If you put them straight into boiling water, the middles won't get tender.
  • When boiled, they should be fork tender, but not falling apart.
  • When you drain the potatoes, give them a shake in the colander or sieve. This helps to create rough edges that will get nice and crispy.
  • To roast, make sure that your pan and oil are hot.
  • Skip the cayenne if you are sensitive to spicy foods.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg