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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    The BEST Crispy Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

    Published: September 5, 2022 · Updated: December 11, 2022 · By: Krissy · 11 Comments
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    Start your day off right with a hearty breakfast of a couple of eggs and some perfectly seasoned and delicious Easy Breakfast Potatoes.

    These oven baked crispy Breakfast Potatoes are soft and tender on the inside and extremely flavorful. Also known as home fries, they are quick and easy to make. Plus, they turn out perfect every time!

    Oven roasted potatoes make the perfect side dish to other breakfast favorites like Eggs Benedict. They are also a great addition to breakfast burritos.

    spatula holding scoop of breakfast potatoes

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Fantastic texture and flavor. The recipe below explains the simple tricks to enjoy the best-tasting crispy potatoes.
    • Family breakfast. This recipe makes a big batch that is enough to feed the entire family a hearty portion.
    • Easy clean-up. A parchment-lined baking sheet makes for very little mess! Much easier to make than skillet potatoes.

    Ingredients Needed

    Only a few simple ingredients are used to make the best breakfast potatoes. You will need potatoes, yellow onion, olive oil, fresh rosemary, smoked paprika, and salt and black pepper.

    ingredients to make oven roasted breakfast potatoes

    Complete quantities and full instructions are listed in the recipe card below.

    How To Make Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

    Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, a silicone mat can be used.

    Chop potatoes and onion

    For best results, cut into bite sized pieces. Try to cut each piece of potato so that they are relatively the same size. This will ensure even cooking. You can make them big or small as long as you're consistent! Larger pieces may require a longer cooking time.

    cutting red potatoes into cubes
    how to chop potatoes

    Prep the potatoes

    Soak the potatoes and onions in a large bowl of cold water for at least 10 minutes. This prevents them from oxidizing. You'll also notice the water will become cloudy with starch. Soaking the potatoes in cold water prior to cooking them steams them while they bake. This creates that creamy soft center as well as crispy perfection on the outside. Soaking the onions tames the intensity a bit.

    After they've sufficiently soaked, drain them, rinse them, and shake off any excess water. Put them back in the bowl and toss them with the rest of the ingredients.

    chopped red potatoes and onion soaking in water
    chopped potato and onion in glass bowl
    chopped potatoes covered in seasonings
    bowl of seasoned potatoes

    Bake the potatoes

    Dump the contents of the bowl onto the parchment-lined sheet pan, spread into a single layer, and place into the preheated oven.

    Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown, flipping once half way through. If you cut the potatoes into small pieces, they may cook in as little as 25-30 minutes.

    single layer of chopped potatoes on baking sheet
    baked breakfast potatoes on brown parchment

    Recipe Variations

    • Types of potatoes: The best potatoes to use are either red potatoes or Yukon golds. This is because their skin is thin enough to leave on. Russet potatoes can be used but may taste best if some or all of the skin is removed. If sweet potatoes are your preferred breakfast food, you can certainly use them as well.
    • Vegetables: In addition to the onion, bell peppers also make a fantastic addition. Either green bell pepper or red bell pepper work best. Want a more mild version of onion? Try swapping the yellow onion out with red onion or scallions.
    • Seasonings: For additional flavor, you can add garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, chili powder, hot sauce, or other fresh herbs.

    Cooking Tips:

    • Add onion later: You have the option of only soaking the potatoes and not the onion. This would be so that you could cook the potatoes first without onion (and bell pepper, if using) for about 15 minutes before adding the vegetables. This will prevent the vegetables from over-browning.
    • Air Fry or Convection: If your oven has a convection setting or if you have an air fryer, you can use that to make these easy breakfast potatoes even more crispy. Note cooking time may be reduced.
    side of breakfast potatoes next to eggs benedict

    Storage and Reheating

    Any leftover homemade breakfast containers should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.

    To reheat, you can use the microwave or oven. For best results, gently reheat on low power in the microwave and then transfer to the oven to broil for a few minutes for that crispy texture!

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    spatula holding scoop of breakfast potatoes

    Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

    These oven baked Breakfast Potatoes are soft and tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, and extremely flavorful. Quick, easy, and perfect every time!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Scale: 4 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or red recommended)
    • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (minced (optional, but recommended))
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare rimmed baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
    • Chop: Cut potatoes and onion into bite sized pieces, skin optional
      cutting red potatoes into cubes
    • Soak: Place potatoes and onions in large bowl of cold water for at least 10 minutes (up to overnight). Drain, rinse, and shake off excess water. (Note: You have the option to only soak the potatoes and not the onion. This will allow you to start cooking the potatoes first which will prevent the onions from getting overly cooked and will also result in a stronger onion flavor.)
      chopped red potatoes and onion soaking in water
    • Prepare potatoes: In large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss well to evenly coat potatoes and onion with oil and spices.
      bowl of seasoned potatoes
    • Bake: Arrange in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until tender and golden brown, flipping half way through cooking time, for a total of 30-40 minutes. (Note: If adding onions separately, cook the seasoned potatoes for about 15 minutes, and then add the onions and continue cooking until done.)
      baked breakfast potatoes on brown parchment

    Notes

    Variations:
    • Types of potatoes: The best potatoes to use are either red potatoes or Yukon golds. This is because their skin is thin enough to leave on. Russet potatoes can be used but may taste best if some or all of the skin is removed. If sweet potatoes are your preferred breakfast food, you can certainly use them as well.
    • Vegetables: In addition to the onion, bell peppers also make a fantastic addition. Either green bell pepper or red bell pepper work best. Want a more mild version of onion? Try swapping the yellow onion out with red onion or scallions.
    • Seasonings: For additional flavor, you can add garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, chili powder, hot sauce, or other fresh herbs.
    Cooking Tips:
    • Add onion later: Cook potatoes without onion (and bell pepper, if using) for about 15 minutes before adding the vegetables. This will prevent the vegetables from over-browning.
    • Air Fry or Convection: If your oven has a convection setting or if you have an air fryer, you can use that to make these easy breakfast potatoes even more crispy. Note cooking time may be reduced.
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    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 28.1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 7.6mg
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    This recipe was originally published in January 2015 and has been updated with more information, updated photos, and cooking tips. I hope you enjoy these breakfast potatoes as much as we do!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. JenniferAmendola

      November 12, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      If you are adding onion later in cooking, why are you soaking and seasoning together? Are we supposed to pick it all apart before baking? Poorly written recipe.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 11, 2022 at 7:49 am

        That was poorly written. Thank you for letting me know. Adding the onion later was optional and I added some text to the post and the recipe to explain how and why.

        Reply
    2. Judy Harris-Betts

      April 07, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      I am making these tomorrow morning for the school teachers....I would like to add red peppers.....would you soak them with spuds and onions? Will definitely rate afterwards but I'm sure will be a 5

      Reply
      • Krissy

        April 12, 2022 at 5:44 am

        Sorry for the late reply, but no - I don't soak the peppers.

        Reply
    3. Tracey

      March 31, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      These are the best breakfast potatoes ever! Perfect flavor and crispness.

      Reply
    4. Patty

      July 09, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of potatoes for breakfast! I love them too with the skin on. Yummy recipe!

      Reply
    5. Sapana

      July 09, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE breakfast potatoes. I love that you added smoked paprika to yours. Mmmmm!!!

      Reply
    6. Diana Reis

      July 09, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      It's the simple things that bring the most pleasure and it really doesn't get any better than potatoes and onions.

      Reply
    7. Emily

      July 09, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      These breakfast potatoes are delicious and are wonderful to use in breakfast tacos in addition to egg, cheese and salsa.

      Reply
    8. Jessica

      July 09, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      We made these for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Shinee

      January 03, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      Nothing better than crispy potatoes for breakfast, except for bacon, of course! Love your seasoning, smoked paprika and rosemary... Yum!

      Reply

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