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Vegan Roasted Potatoes Recipe

4.5 from 86 reviews

These vegan roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, they can be cooked in the oven or air fryer for a quick and delicious addition to any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds potatoes (baby potatoes or regular, cut into ½ inch cubes)

Seasonings

  • 23 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional, see note for oil-free alternative)
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme or rosemary (or any preferred herbs/spices)
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Optional for Oil-Free Version

  • 12 tablespoons water for tossing with seasonings

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). If you’re not using oil, line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prep Potatoes: Wash and cut potatoes into uniform pieces, halving or quartering baby potatoes, or dicing regular potatoes into ½ inch cubes for even and timely roasting.
  3. Season: Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add olive oil if using, or 1-2 tablespoons of water if oil-free to help seasonings stick. Toss well with minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Oven Roasting: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are not crowded. Roast on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping and rotating the tray halfway through baking for even crispness.
  5. Air Fryer Option: Alternatively, place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (205°C) for 18-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking.
  6. Serve: Enjoy these crispy roasted potatoes as a tasty side or snack right away.
  7. Store Leftovers: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore their crisp texture.

Notes

  • For an oil-free version, use water to help the seasonings stick to the potatoes instead of olive oil.
  • Cut potatoes into similar sizes to ensure even cooking and crispness.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking tray or air fryer basket to allow potatoes to crisp properly.
  • Flipping or shaking halfway through cooking helps achieve even browning and crispiness.
  • Reheating leftover roasted potatoes in the oven or air fryer preserves their crisp texture better than microwaving.

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