Description
Learn how to make breakfast potatoes that are perfectly golden brown and crispy on the outside while staying tender inside. This easy oven-roasted method uses simple seasonings for a flavorful morning side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Place the diced potatoes in a large bowl. If you want extra crispy breakfast potatoes, you can soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them completely.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and onion powder. This is your flavorful seasoning blend.
- Drizzle the avocado oil over the potatoes. Toss them well until every piece is lightly coated.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the oiled potatoes. Toss again until the spices are evenly distributed.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary. Overcrowding causes steaming, which prevents crisping.
- Roast for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and use a spatula to flip the potatoes.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving immediately as a perfect side dish for eggs or brunch.
Notes
- For the best results when making crispy breakfast potatoes, ensure your potatoes are completely dry before adding oil and seasoning. Moisture equals sogginess!
- If you prefer a skillet breakfast potatoes method, use a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook in batches to avoid crowding, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 20 minutes total.
- You can easily make these vegan breakfast potatoes by ensuring you use oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0