Spicy Potatoes

These spicy potatoes have a creamy, fluffy interior that’s surrounded by a crisp, well-spiced exterior with a little help from red pepper flakes, chili powder, garlic, and cayenne pepper.

Why this recipe works

Soft, fluffy potatoes with a crisp seasoned exterior create the perfect texture balance in these spicy potatoes. The kick of heat in these cubed spuds comes from a combination of red pepper flakes, cayenne, and chili powder leaving your mouth watering for more.

Just when you thought classic roasted potatoes couldn’t get any better, in steps these fiery morsels. Easily adjust the spice level to your preference here by adding or subtracting the amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes you toss them in. For a low-carb alternative, check out our spicy roasted cauliflower!

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

POTATOES – You can substitute the Yukon Gold potatoes with russet if desired. Try to cube the potatoes roughly the same size so they cook evenly in the oven.

SEASONING – You can adjust the seasoning of these potatoes to your liking. If you want them spicier, simply up the cayenne and/or red pepper flakes.

How to Make Spicy Potatoes

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1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a large baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
2. Wash and dry potatoes. Cut into quarters. Place quartered potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all seasoning ingredients.
4. Pour seasoning over the potatoes and using gloved hands, toss to coat.
5. Place seasoned potatoes on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Spicy potatoes are a great side to pair with fish, chicken, beef, or pork. After all, what doesn’t go well with a side of potatoes? Add a touch of spicy flair alongside a more flavor-muted main dish or go all out and serve them with other mouth-tingling recipes, the choice is up to you.

Serve warm from the oven with an optional garnish of finely chopped parsley.

More Potato Recipes

• Melting Potatoes
• Smashed Potatoes
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Parmesan Potatoes
• Roasted Red Potatoes

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Spicy Potatoes

Soft, fluffy potatoes with a crisp seasoned exterior create the perfect texture balance in these spicy potatoes. Quick, easy, and fiery – the perfect side dish!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

40 minutes mins

Calories: 178

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 pounds medium Yukon Gold Potatoes quartered

Seasoning

• ▢ 2 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• ▢ 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon garlic salt
• ▢ 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon chili powder

Things You’ll Need

• ▢
  Large mixing bowl
• ▢
  Baking sheet

Before You Begin

• You can adjust the seasoning of these potatoes to your liking. If you want them spicier, simply up the cayenne and/or red pepper flakes.
• You can substitute the Yukon Gold potatoes with russet if desired. Try to cube the potatoes roughly the same size so they cook evenly in the oven.
• Whether you peel or leave the skin on the potatoes is up to you, but we highly recommend leaving the skins on as they crisp up well when baked!

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a large baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Wash and dry potatoes. Cut into quarters. Place quartered potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine all seasoning ingredients.
• Pour seasoning over the potatoes and using gloved hands, toss to coat.
• Place seasoned potatoes on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Expert Tips & FAQs

• Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• To keep the exterior crisp, reheat the potatoes in an air fryer or oven set to 350F until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (6 ounces) | Calories: 178cal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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