Description
These Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Yukon Potatoes are a simple yet delicious side dish featuring tender, golden baby yukon potatoes roasted to perfection with olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they make a versatile accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby Yukon potatoes (Yukon creamer potatoes)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Halve each baby Yukon potato and place them on a sheet pan to start seasoning.
- Season Potatoes: Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle the sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss everything together on the sheet pan to ensure each potato is evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on the sheet pan with the cut side down and the skins facing up. This arrangement helps create a crispy texture.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender inside.
- Serve: Serve the potatoes immediately for the best texture. They pair wonderfully garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives and accompanied by ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cutting the potatoes in half ensures they cook evenly and develop a crisp exterior.
- Using baby Yukon potatoes provides a creamy interior with a naturally thin skin that crisps beautifully.
- You can increase the oven temperature to 400º F if you prefer slightly quicker roasting and extra crispiness, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Fresh herbs added after roasting add a bright flavor contrast.
- These potatoes are best served immediately to retain their crisp texture.
