These Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes are perfectly tender and lightly seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. This easy-to-make side dish goes with everything!
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I love the taste of these delicious Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes. They have the best texture and the light seasoning complements their natural flavor. You’ll love how well this dish goes with whatever your main course it. You really can’t go wrong with a classic potato recipe.
- TASTE: Seasoned with garlic, salt, and black pepper, these potatoes are so tasty. They have a sweet, buttery flavor that’s enhanced when roasted.
- TEXTURE: The potatoes are tender with an almost creamy consistency after they’re cooked.
- TIME: It’ll take about an hour to make this dish.
- EASE: With just a few ingredients, this is a convenient dish to make anytime. It’s super easy and you can even make them ahead of time.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes- I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes because they roast well and have a wonderful flavor.
- Olive oil- This will help the skin of the potato get lightly crispy and also adhere the seasonings to it.
- Seasonings- Garlic powder, Kosher salt, and Black pepper add tasty flavoring to the dish.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute other seasonings- You can add onion powder, rosemary, thyme, chives, or smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.
- Add some heat- Make these potatoes with some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to make them spicy.
- Make them savory- Use bacon fat instead of oil, and then top them with bacon and Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Substitute other potatoes- You can also make this with mini gold potatoes, red potatoes, or even sweet potatoes.
How to Make Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Prep the potatoes. Wash and dry your potatoes. Then slice them into halves
- Season them. Place them on a large baking sheet and season them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Arrange the potatoes. Flip all of the potatoes cut side down in a single layer.
- Roast them. Preheat your oven to 400°F and roast for about 45 to 55 minutes or until fork-tender, and crispy golden on the outside.
Pro Tip: For an easy clean up, line your baking sheet with aluminum foil before placing the potatoes on it.
Recipe Tips
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly- Make sure you dab the potatoes with a paper towel before oiling and seasoning them to make sure they are nice and dry, to better their chances of crisping up.
- Thoroughly cover the potatoes with seasonings- Use your hands to thoroughly toss the potatoes with the spices and oil.
- Use a little extra oil- Oil is the magic ingredient when making extra crispy air fryer potatoes. Add a little bit more for some super crispy results.
FAQs
It’s not necessary to boil your potatoes before roasting them. The raw potatoes will cook during the roasting time in the oven where the skin will get crispy while the inside becomes tender. However, boiling the potatoes beforehand can reduce the amount of time in the oven.
If your potatoes are not getting crispy, it might be because they weren’t completely dry when they began cooking. Make sure to dry them thoroughly after washing, removing all water to allow the skin to get crispy. Also, make sure the oven temperature is high enough. This recipe calls for 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serving Suggestions
These Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes are so versatile, they go great with everything. Serve them with meat, seafood, vegetables, and salads.
- Meats: Serve them with Juicy Air Fryer Steak Bites, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Pork Chops (VIDEO), or Braised Beef Short Ribs (VIDEO).
- Seafood: Enjoy these potatoes with Air Fryer Shrimp, Pesto Salmon, Easy Baked Cod with Vegetables (cod en papillote), or Crab Salad (VIDEO).
- Vegetables: Serve them alongside Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, or Air Fryer Zucchini.
- Salads: Pair these Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Antipasto Salad, Spinach Salad, Cucumber Radish Salad, or Caprese Salad.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can easily prepare these potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge to be reheated later. Just let them cool before placing them in the fridge.
Storing: Store these Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes once cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.
Freeze: You can also freeze these potatoes once they have cooled. Place them in an airtight container or freezer ziplock bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or just reheat them directly in the air fryer.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 lb Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 Tbsp olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Wash and dry your potatoes. Then slice them into halves
- Place them on a large baking sheet and season them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the spices and oil with the potatoes. Tip: line your baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Tip: for extra nutty flavor try using half olive oil and half sunflower oil. I love to get mine from my local European grocery store.
- Then flip all of the potatoes cut side down in a single layer.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and roast for about 45 to 55 minutes or until fork-tender, and crispy golden on the outside. You don't really need to flip them during baking but if your potato bottoms are not crispy enough, you can flip them and crisp them up a little extra at the end of baking.
Notes
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly- Make sure you dab the potatoes with a paper towel before oiling and seasoning them to make sure they are nice and dry, to better their chances of crisping up.
- Thoroughly cover the potatoes with seasonings- Use your hands to thoroughly toss the potatoes with the spices and oil.
- Use a little extra oil- Oil is the magic ingredient when making extra crispy air fryer potatoes. Add a little bit more for some super crispy results.
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