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Perfectly Crispy Breakfast Potatoes: The Easiest Way to Golden Perfection

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You deserve breakfast potatoes that are perfectly golden and wonderfully crispy every time. This simple recipe guarantees a tender inside and a crunchy outside, making it the best breakfast potato recipe for your weekend brunch or quick weekday side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Give yourself kudos for planning ahead!
  2. Place the diced potatoes in a large bowl. Cover them completely with cold water and let them soak for at least 20 minutes. This step removes excess starch, which is key to getting crispy breakfast potatoes.
  3. Drain the potatoes completely. Spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Pat them very dry. This is the most important step for achieving that golden brown crispiness, so take your time here!
  4. In the same bowl, toss the dry potatoes with the avocado oil until they are evenly coated.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix over the potatoes and toss again until every piece has flavor.
  6. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary. Crowding leads to steaming, not crisping!
  7. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, carefully flip the potatoes, and return them to the oven.
  8. Roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are deeply golden brown and crispy on the edges. If you are adding onions, toss them in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  9. Remove from the oven. Taste one—you earned it! Serve immediately as a flavorful morning side dish alongside eggs or bacon.

Notes

  • For extra crispy results, try soaking the potatoes for up to an hour, changing the water once.
  • If you prefer skillet breakfast potatoes, cook them in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, stirring only every 5-7 minutes to allow a crust to form on the bottom.
  • These oven roasted potatoes are great for meal prep; store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in a toaster oven for best texture.

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