Cajun Spiced Roasted Potatoes (Printable version)
Crispy, tender potatoes coated in a vibrant Cajun spice mix for a flavorful side dish.
# What you need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - ½ tsp dried thyme
08 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a large bowl, toss potato pieces with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
04 - Sprinkle spice blend over potatoes and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
05 - Spread potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- These potatoes transform into something restaurant worthy with pantry spices you probably already have
- The crispy spiced edges make them disappear faster than any other side dish Ive ever served
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed, soggy potatoes instead of crispy ones
- Letting the potatoes roast undisturbed for the first 15 minutes helps develop that crucial bottom crust
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Double the spice blend and store the extra in a jar for future batches