Oven Breakfast Potatoes

Overhead photo of Breakfast Potatoes that were made in the oven and a cast iron frying pan.

Oven Breakfast Potatoes are a simple, flavorful side dish that turn golden and crispy every time. With a few easy tricks for extra crunch, these potatoes make the perfect partner for eggs, bacon, a weekend brunch, or an easy breakfast-for-dinner.

Course Breakfast or Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Breakfast Potatoes in the Oven, Oven Breakfast Potatoes, Oven Roasted Potatoes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 184kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes *scrubbed and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons cornstarch *See Note #1 below
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt *or Maldon's Sea Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons avocado oil *or another high heat oil
chopped Italian parsley or chives as garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425℉ with a large cast iron frying pan on the middle rack. See Note #2 below.
Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle potatoes with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Drizzle the potatoes with oil and toss well until potatoes are evenly coated. They should look glossy with no dry spots.
Carefully remove the hot frying pan from the oven. Spread potatoes in a single layer.
Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake 15–20 minutes more, until golden and crispy. Stir every 10–15 minutes for extra crispness.
Garnish with parsley or chives, if desired.

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Notes

Note #1- Cornstarch is one of the top secrets to extra-crispy potatoes. A light coating helps them brown and crisp in the oven, giving you that golden, crunchy bite without having to deep fry.

Note #2- Preheating the pan ensures the potatoes start sizzling as soon as they hit the hot surface, giving them extra crispiness. A cast iron skillet is ideal because it holds heat evenly, helping the potatoes cook through while building that golden, crunchy crust.

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