Baking Golden Potatoes: 5 Steps to Crispy Perfection
A simple recipe for baking golden potatoes to achieve a crispy skin and fluffy interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium golden potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry the golden potatoes.
- Cut each potato into wedges or leave them whole.
- In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- For extra crispiness, soak the potatoes in water for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg