Ingredients
Potatoes
- 3 pounds small red potatoes
Seasoning & Toppings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400℉ (200℃) to prepare for roasting the potatoes evenly and achieving a crispy texture.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the small red potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a towel. Cut each potato in half to ensure they cook through and crisp up nicely.
- Make Seasoning Mix: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and half of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir the mixture well to create a flavorful coating for the potatoes.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the halved potatoes to the bowl and toss them until evenly coated with the seasoning and Parmesan mix for maximum flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a large baking sheet, placing each piece cut-side down to ensure a crispy surface during roasting.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining fluffy inside.
- Add Remaining Parmesan: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes.
- Melt Parmesan Crust: Return the potatoes to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes, until the Parmesan cheese melts and turns golden brown, forming a delicious crust.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the potatoes for a pop of color and fresh flavor, then serve immediately and enjoy your crispy Parmesan potatoes.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, ensure potatoes are cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, adding more salt or garlic powder if desired.
- You can substitute red potatoes with Yukon gold potatoes if preferred.
- These potatoes reheat well in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American