Cajun Spiced Roasted Potatoes (Printable Version)

Crispy, tender potatoes seasoned with bold Cajun spices for a flavorful side packed with zest.

# What You'll 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 (adjust to taste)
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

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 gorgeous rusty red coating that makes people think you spent way more effort than you actually did
  • These potatoes reheat beautifully so I always make extra for lazy weekday lunches
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed, soggy potatoes instead of crispy ones
  • The spice blend might look overwhelming in the bowl, but it mellows beautifully during roasting
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform pieces so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the baking sheet heat up in the oven while you prep for an extra crispy bottom crust

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