Get ready for a burst of flavor with our Roasted Cajun Potatoes. Featuring a perfect blend of cajun spices and a crispy exterior, these potatoes will be the perfect side for any meal. Plus, we've got the best tips to ensure your potatoes turn out flawlessly crispy every time.
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Indulge in the savory flavors of cajun comfort food with our effortless recipe for Roasted Cajun Potatoes.
Much like our Dutch Oven Collard Greens, this side dish captures the essence of simple comfort food but adds a delightful Cajun twist.
Just a few pantry staples and straightforward steps are all it takes to create a side dish with bold flavors and an irresistible crunch that pairs well with just about every meal.
Ingredients
- red potatoes
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- cayenne
- oregano
- thyme
- ground pepper
- onion powder
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all potato cubes, olive oil, and spices and toss well until all the cubes are evenly covered.
- Evenly spread the potatoes on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 425° for 30-45 minutes, until golden and crispy. Halfway through cooking, take the pans out and gently stir the potatoes before returning to the oven, switching which rack they were each on. At the 30-minute mark, start checking the potatoes for doneness, and be sure to stir them if you notice they are starting to stick to the pan.
Hint: Toss the potatoes in the olive oil and spices directly on the baking sheets to save time at clean up!
Substitutions
This roasted potato recipe is super forgiving when it comes to the spices! Feel free to experiment and let us know how it goes in the comments. Here are our top recommendations:
- Potatoes - We have tried this recipe with many kinds of potatoes, but our favorites are red potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes.
- Olive Oil - We often substitute avocado oil for olive oil.
- Less Spicy - These potatoes have a bit of a kick to them, so if you are serving them to kids or people who prefer less spicy food, omit or reduce the amount of cayenne and chili powder.
- Spicy - If you want even more spice, add red pepper flakes or more cayenne.
- Frozen Diced Potatoes - To use frozen potatoes, like Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes, you will need more time to get crispy potatoes, about 40 minutes - 1 hour.
- Loaded Roasted Potatoes - Top with chopped bacon, sour cream, and chives or green onions for a fun twist on a loaded baked potato.
Equipment
For these cajun spiced potatoes, you will need baking sheets and parchment paper or silicone mats.
Top tips for perfectly crispy potatoes
- Stir potatoes - Remember to give your potatoes a gentle stir every time you check on them after halfway through baking. This helps them cook evenly, so they all get crispy.
- Chop potatoes evenly - Try to chop your potatoes into pieces that are the same size. This way, they'll all cook at the same speed, giving you perfectly crispy roasted Cajun potatoes without any undercooked or burned bits.
- Don't overcrowd your pan - For two pounds of potatoes, it is best to use two pans to ensure your potato cubes have enough space to get crispy. If you overcrowd them, the potatoes will steam and stay softer.
Storage and Reheating
- Storage - These roasted potatoes will last stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating - To get crispy potatoes when reheating, use an air fryer or oven until potatoes are warmed.
FAQ
We don't boil potatoes before roasting them.
Avocado oil or olive oil are our top choices for roasting potatoes.
If you don't chop your potatoes small, they will take longer to cook and get crispy. Also, if you overcrowd your pan, it will be hard to get perfectly crispy potatoes.
What to pair with cajun spiced potatoes:
These are my favorite dishes to serve with these roasted potatoes:
Roasted Cajun Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of red potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, add all potato cubes, olive oil, and spices and toss well until all the cubes are evenly covered.
- Evenly spread the potatoes on the prepared baking sheets and bake at 425° for 30-45 minutes, until golden and crispy. Halfway through cooking, take the pans out and gently stir the potatoes before returning to the oven, switching which rack they were each on. At the 30-minute mark, start checking the potatoes for doneness, and be sure to stir them if you notice they are starting to stick to the pan.
Rebecca Hazelwood says
SO tasty! The perfect side dish!
Liz says
I'm so glad you liked them! Thank you for the review!