This Skillet Roasted Baby Potatoes recipe is one of those I’ve made hundreds of times, but I thought it was too “simple” to put on my blog. However, friends and family I’ve made these for have asked for the recipe and assured me it isn’t too simple.
So here you go! It’s so easy yet so tasty! BONUS: These pan-roasted baby potatoes are naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and Whole 30-compliant (although no one has to know that).
Why You Will Love This Easy Baby Potato Recipe
- It’s an easy comfort food recipe (yet impressive)! When I serve these, people rave about the taste AND how pretty this dish is. They think I’ve created something gourmet.
- SO delicious! This is, hands-down, one of my all-time favorite potato side dishes!
- Naturally food allergen-friendly! This recipe is naturally top-9 food allergy-free! It’s also Whole 30-compliant (so is my Zoes Kitchen Potato Salad copycat recipe!)
- Crispy and tender! You start these on the stovetop, but then oven-finish them for delicious potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
“This is so easy and a perfect way to cook these potatoes. Thank you for sharing, regardless of how basic you thought it might be. Yum!!“
~ Susan, a reader who made this recipe and left a comment
Ingredient Notes and FAQs
This side dish is as simple as they come, using 4 basic ingredients: baby or petite potatoes, olive oil (or avocado oil) and a little salt and pepper!
Does It Matter What Color Baby Potatoes I Use?
No. This recipe works perfectly for petite or baby purple potatoes, red potatoes, yellow potatoes or a mixture like you see in this photo. My favorite is the small purple potatoes, though. When I find a bag of all purple ones, I snatch them up and whip up a pan using this recipe!
Do I Need to Peel the Potatoes?
No. Wash your potatoes well and leave the skin on!
How to Make Roasted Mini Potatoes
STEP 1: Wash and cut up your potatoes.
STEP 2: Pan-fry your potatoes for 5 minutes (I love to use my large cast-iron skillet for these)!
The trick to making these roasted baby potatoes so delicious is pan-“frying” them a little first in extra virgin olive oil. Then, you roast them in the oven. When I’m in a hurry or lazy, I’ll skip the pan-frying step … but they’re never as good when I do because the skin doesn’t get as crispy on the outside.
STEP 3: Oven roast the potatoes
STEP 4: Let them cool a little, then eat!
This is comfort food at its finest … and they’re also pretty without any fuss! On top of that, this Pan Roasted Baby Potatoes recipe is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and Whole30-compliant!
Looking for more healthy, delicious potato side dishes?
- Zoes Kitchen Potato Salad – a copycat of a beloved side dish from the now-closed Zoes Kitchen chain
- Greek Lemon Potatoes – a unique and favorite recipe, inspired by a local restaurant.
- Baked Vegan Cheese Fries – surprise, surprise! These were also inspired by a restaurant, which no longer carries their vegan cheese fries … and I just couldn’t live without them!
- Creamy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes – the mashed potatoes I serve at every holiday gathering for everyone. No one can tell they are dairy-free!
Some suggestions on what to eat with these baby potatoes
- Pulled Pork Coleslaw Sandwich
- Marinated Baked Salmon
- Bacon Wrapped Veggie Stuffed Chicken
- Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups
If you tried these Skillet Roasted Baby Potatoes or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below!
Skillet Roasted Baby Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 large oven-proof skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (red, gold, purple or mixed)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
- a little extra salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Wash and cut the baby potatoes (in half if small; into quarters or more, depending on the size of the potatoes)
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy, oven-safe skillet
- Add potatoes and some salt and pepper
- Cook the potatoes on medium high heat, stirring so they don't stick or burn, for 5 minutes
- If you used a cast iron skillet or other skillet that is oven-proof, place it in the oven and roast for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, serve and enjoy!
Hands-down, my favorite way to make baby potatoes. So easy and my family loves these!
Hi!
This is so easy and a perfect way to cook these potatoes. Thank you for sharing regardless of how basic you thought it might be. Yum!!