Ranch roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish for your next weeknight meal. Oven roasted red potatoes are coated in olive oil and tossed in a tangy ranch seasoning.
Roasted potatoes are an easy, family-friendly side dish to add to your next meal. They pair perfectly with many main dishes like burgers and chicken. If you like potatoes, you'll have to give this tangy ranch variation a try!
You only need three ingredients and about five minutes of prep to get these flavorful little potatoes into the oven. I like to make this recipe with red potatoes because they add a little pop of color to the dish and don't need to be peeled.
Serve ranch roasted potatoes with your next weeknight meal. They can be served with a dipping sauce like ranch or ketchup and taste great alongside your favorite protein.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Potatoes - I used red potatoes for this recipe. Cubed Yukon gold potatoes would also work as a substitute.
- Ranch seasoning - Your ranch seasoning can be homemade or purchased. Try my recipe for ranch seasoning to make your own.
- Oil - I use and recommend olive oil, but any cooking oil you keep on hand and enjoy will work as a substitute.
Tips and tricks
Peeling optional - Feel free to leave the skin on for added nutrition and easier prep. If you'd prefer, you can peel your potatoes.
Slicing your potatoes - Depending on the size of your potatoes, you may need to halve or quarter them. Think about creating bite-size pieces that not only cook faster, but are easy to eat.
Flip halfway through - Optionally, flip your potatoes halfway through baking for even browning on all sides. You may find this necessary if your oven has hot spots or doesn't bake evenly.
Don't overcrowd the pan - If you'd like to make a larger quantity of roasted potatoes, I recommend splitting them between two sheet pans and rotating them halfway through baking. Overcrowding the pan can slow down cooking and make your potatoes soggy.
Frequently asked questions
Ranch seasoning is a blend of herbs and seasonings that's used to make ranch dressing, which is a popular salad dressing in the United States. The main flavors include dill, garlic, and onion. The flavor is tangy, fresh, and herby. To make ranch dressing, these herbs and spices are added to a blend of buttermilk and sometimes mayonnaise or sour cream.
Roasted potatoes won't turn out crispy like French fries, but I do have a few tips to share on how to make them as crispy as possible. First, don't skip the oil listed in the recipe. Add a little extra to help your potatoes crisp up even more. Don't overcrowd the pan - this causes the potatoes to steam and get soft rather than crispy. Last, turn on the broiler during the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking to crisp up the edges. Don't walk away and watch your potatoes while the broiler is on.
A few of my favorite mains to serve with these potatoes include baked chicken drumsticks, flank steak with garlic butter, and broccoli cheddar stuffed chicken.
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📖 Recipe
Ranch Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ pounds red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice potatoes into halves or quarters (depending on size), about 1-inch bite size pieces.
- Add potatoes to a bowl. Top with olive oil and ranch seasoning and toss to evenly coat potatoes. Pour potatoes out onto prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Roast potatoes in the oven for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until potatoes are evenly browned and can easily be pierced through with a fork. Flip halfway through with a spatula to ensure even browning.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Red potatoes can be substituted with any potatoes you have on hand. I recommend Yukon gold potatoes for roasting.
- Leftovers will keep for 3 to 5 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave or in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve ranch roasted potatoes with ranch dressing or ketchup if desired.
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