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Peri pero seasoned roasted potatoes in a white serving bowl.

Peri Peri Roasted Potatoes

These spicy roasted potatoes are so easy to make! Seasoned with peri peri, they are a taste explosion!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Portuguese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
  • 6 tablespoons oil (divided) canola, vegetable or avocado
  • 2 tablespoons peri peri seasoning

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 let the potatoes 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 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) of oil and the peri peri seasoning. Toss to coat the potatoes.
  • Add the potatoes to the hot oil in the skillet (be careful!) and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway, til golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • Cut the potatoes into similar sized chunks so that they cook evenly.
  • Parboil the potatoes in salted water. Start them in cold water and bring them up to the boil so that they cook through.
  • Don't over boil the potatoes, they should be fork tender but not falling apart.
  • Let the potatoes steam a little once you have drained them, this helps with those crispy edges.
  • For best results, the cast iron skillet should be preheated before adding the potatoes in.
  • If you don't like things too spicy, you can half the amount of peri peri seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg