These easy oven-roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner. Italian herbs and Cajun spices complements the earthy taste of oven-baked potatoes. They cook up crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and are super easy to throw together.
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Why this recipe works
Pre-cooking potatoes in boiling water ensures faster cooking time in the oven, limiting the tossing and keeping a soft inside while not drying out the crispy outside. The addition of Cajun spices cuts the natural blandness of potatoes, allowing you to have a lighter hand on salt when seasoning.
Ingredients list fo the Garlic Cajun Roasted Potatoes
Servings: 4
- 1 1/2 pounds (700g) baby red potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (dried thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 or 4 garlic cloves, skin on (optional)
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Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (210°C). Cook briefly the diced potatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes this will soften them and remove some starch. Drain in a colander.
2. Toss precooked potatoes, oil, Italian seasoning, cajun spices and garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread out potatoes in a single layer; season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast, stirring once halfway through cooking, until potatoes are golden brown and crisp outside and tender inside, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
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