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    Published: Aug 26, 2022 · Modified: Mar 17, 2024 by Fanciful Eats· 2 Comments

    Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

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    These Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are lightly crispy and made with a blend of dried herbs and spices. They take less than 30 minutes to bake in the oven and go great alongside your favorite breakfast or brunch!

    Crispy breakfast potatoes on a plate with a spoon, a bowl, a glass, and a napkin.

    Whether they’re with a breakfast sandwich, eggs and toast, or Eggs Benedict, these crispy breakfast potatoes make an excellent side dish. They’re golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.

    There’s no shortage of flavor since these potatoes are coated with an array of herbs and spices like smoked paprika, dried oregano, rosemary, thyme, and garlic and onion powder. You can even opt to make them spicy by adding a bit of cayenne pepper.

    These crispy potatoes take less than 30 minutes in the oven and can be served with any condiment of your choosing.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions (with photos)
    • Tips
    • FAQ
    • What to Serve These Potatoes With
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    Close-up of crispy breakfast potatoes on a spoon.

    Ingredients

    • Russet Potatoes: These are a classic starchy potato that work best for getting that crispy texture. If you’re in the UK, Maris Piper potatoes are a good substitute.
    • Olive Oil: You’ll need 2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil to coat the potatoes so the spices stick.
    • Smoked Paprika: This adds a lightly smoky taste to the potatoes.
    • Dried Herbs: It’s best to used dried herbs since fresh herbs tend to burn easily in the oven. We use of blend of oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
    • Garlic + Onion Powder: For added flavor.
    • Salt + Pepper: We use fine sea salt and ground black pepper.
    • Cayenne Pepper (optional): If you like spicy potatoes, add a bit of cayenne pepper to your spice mix.
    • Flaky Sea Salt (optional): Sprinkle a bit on top of your roasted potatoes if desired.

    Instructions (with photos)

    After washing and peeling your potatoes, cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes and lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Blot the excess moisture off of them with a paper towel.

    Next, gather your spices and herbs and mix them together in a small bowl.

    Cubed potatoes on parchment paper.
    Cut the potatoes into cubes and blot them dry.
    Bowl of mixed herbs and spices with a spoon.
    Mix the herbs and spices in a bowl.

    Toss the potatoes in 2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil then sprinkle on the spice mixture. Toss them again until evenly coated. Be sure to space them out so they bake evenly.

    Bake at 450°F (235°C) for 15-20 minutes until tender when poked with a fork. Lastly, turn on the broiler and continue to bake for 4-5 minutes until brown and crispy. You may need to toss them after about 3 minutes to prevent them from burning.

    To add a bit more texture and color, we recommend sprinkling on some flaky sea salt and topping the potatoes with fresh herbs.

    Potatoes coated in olive oil, herbs, and spices (before baking).
    Toss the potatoes in olive oil then the spice mixture.
    Freshly baked roasted breakfast potatoes.
    Bake for 15-20 minutes then broil for 4-5 additional minutes.

    Tips

    • Refrain from using fresh herbs and garlic. They burn easily in the oven so it’s best to stick with dried herbs and garlic and onion powder. However, you can add fresh herbs on top once the potatoes are done.
    • Be sure to toss the potatoes halfway through roasting so they bake evenly.
    • Keep an eye on the potatoes once you turn on the broiler. They brown very quickly at this stage, so you may need to toss them again after about 3 minutes to keep them from burning.

    FAQ

    How do you get crispy roast potatoes?

    Once you’ve cut them into cubes, pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel to get rid of any excess moisture. This will help the outsides get nice and crispy. The second thing is to broil them for the last few minutes in the oven. The high temperature of the broiler will quickly crisp up the outsides while leaving the insides light and fluffy.

    What are the best potatoes for roasting?

    Russet potatoes are the popular and arguably best choice for roasting due to their starchiness. They’re more likely to crisp up while keeping a fluffy interior which is why they’re the potato of choice for making French fries. For those living in the UK, Maris Piper potatoes are the closest alternative to Russets.

    Storage and Reheating:

    These crispy breakfast potatoes keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. They’re best served fresh since they’ll eventually soften after storing. To reheat them, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Heat them for about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through until they’re hot and slightly crispy again.

    Roasted potatoes on a plate next to a platter of potatoes.

    What to Serve These Potatoes With

    These crispy breakfast potatoes go with just about any breakfast or brunch. Here are a few of our favorite morning meals to pair them with:

    • Egg Sandwich
    • Eggs Benedict
    • Quiche/Frittata
    • Eggs and Toast

    Even though these are breakfast potatoes, the flavors are versatile enough that they even pair well with lunch and dinner meals. Things like pork chops, roasted chicken, and steak are great options to pair with these potatoes.

    Close-up of crispy breakfast potatoes.

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    Crispy Breakfast Potatoes.

    Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

    Author: Celeste
    These Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are lightly crispy and made with a blend of dried herbs and spices. They take less than 30 minutes to bake in the oven and go great alongside your favorite breakfast or brunch!
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lbs (910 g) russet potatoes washed and peeled
    • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tsp dried rosemary
    • ½ tsp dried thyme
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp fine sea salt
    • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional but highly recommended
    • Flaky sea salt optional, for topping
    • Fresh herbs optional, for topping
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F (235°C) and cut the potatoes into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Evenly space them out onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and blot them dry with a paper towel to get rid of any excess moisture.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the spices, herbs, salt, and pepper.
    • Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes then toss to evenly coat them. Sprinkle over the spice mixture and toss again until everything is fully coated. Make sure to keep them spaced out so they cook evenly.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through and roast until they're tender when poked with a fork.
    • Turn on the broiler and continue to bake for 4-5 minutes until the potatoes are brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them at this stage to make sure they don't burn (you may have to toss them after about 3 minutes).
    • Remove them from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • The longer the potatoes sit out, the softer they get so be sure to have your main meal ready by the time the potatoes are done.
    • Storing and Reheating: Keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge. To reheat them, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and heat for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was by leaving a comment down below!

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    1. Nettie Sustaita says

      August 31, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Best potatoes ever. DELICIOUS!!!!!

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      • fancifuleats says

        August 31, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        Thank you so much! Happy you liked the recipe. 🙂

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