Cajun Spiced Roasted Potatoes (Printable)
Golden roasted potatoes with a bold Cajun spice blend, delivering a crispy and tender finish.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the potato pieces with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
04 - Sprinkle the spice blend over the potatoes and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces.
05 - Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven 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 Advice:
01 -
- The spice blend creates this incredible crust that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- They reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead for busy weeknights
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with soggy steamed potatoes instead of crispy roasted ones
- Letting the potatoes cool for just a few minutes on the baking sheet helps them develop an even crispier exterior
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Warm your mixing bowl first if you want the oil to coat the potatoes more evenly