This oven baked diced potatoes recipe is simple but perfect and worthy of any dinner table. The chopped and roasted cubed potatoes are tender inside, crispy outer, flavorful, and yummy, and make a great side dish for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or any occasion.
Baking diced potatoes in the oven is straightforward and I will show you the step by step of how I make it. It is easy, quick, and ready in 25 minutes. What more? It's crispy, packed full of flavorful, and delicious.
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Oven Baked Diced Potatoes Recipe You'll Love
Cooking diced potatoes in the oven is not only easy, and quick, but it is also mess-free and requires only minimal preparation. I make this baked diced potatoes recipe a lot as it's delicious and perfect as snacks, appetizers, and as a side dish.
No parboiling is needed for this oven cubed potatoes. Just chop potatoes, season them, and roast them in the oven to crispy perfection but if you want a recipe that parboils the potatoes, check these Parmienter potatoes and roast potatoes.
This recipe has been tested and tried many times and it works all the time to produce crispy diced potatoes that have a crunchy exterior with tender inside.
Only a few ingredients are used in making this recipe- the seasoning, potatoes, and oil. These are inexpensive ingredients that are readily accessible in most grocery stores or you probably have them in your pantry already.
This is a versatile chopped potatoes side dish that is perfect for the holidays and all occasions. It goes with proteins like herb roasted chicken, turkey, steak, and lamb.
Related: Air fryer diced potatoes, Sliced potatoes, baked chicken thighs and potatoes
Ingredients
Here are what you will need to make this recipe:
Potatoes- Use any good potatoes. Some that I have used with this recipe with great results are Maris Piper, King Edwards, White potatoes, and Red potatoes. Russet and Yukon Gold are good choices.
Herbs- I used rosemary and parsley. You can add any other herb you like with potatoes.
Garlic - Garlic granules but it can be substituted for garlic powder.
Onion granules
Black pepper- This can be substituted for white pepper or Cayenne.
Paprika- I like to add this for color.
Self raising Flour- This is optional. Leave it out for gluten-free potatoes.
Salt
Olive oil
See the recipe card for the detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions.
How To Make Diced Potatoes In The Oven
Here are the step-by-step instructions on making crispy diced potatoes in oven:
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
Cut the potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
Add the potatoes to a bowl, rinse, and pat dry with kitchen towels.
Add oil, parsley, rosemary, garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, self-raising flour, salt and black pepper.
Toss till the potatoes are well coated in the seasoning.
Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray.
Bake cubed potatoes for 20-25 minutes.
Take it out of the oven, Serve, and enjoy.
How Long To Cook Diced Potatoes In The Oven
Depending on the size, how long to cook diced potatoes in the oven is 20-25 minutes at 220C/425F.
How long to bake it at 200C/400F is about 25-30 minutes.
They are cooked when tender inside, and crispy outer. They are best served hot.
Serving Suggestion
Here are some suggestions of what to serve with diced cubed potatoes:
Roast chicken, pan fried chicken tenders, Pan fried chicken legs
Air fryer turkey legs
Frozen roasted vegetables, pan fried carrots, boiled asparagus, pan fried broccoli.
Sirloin Steak
Pan fried salmon, stovetop cod
Scrambled eggs, Omelet.
Helpful Tips
- Floury potatoes work best for this recipe, however, you can use other types. I've tried red potatoes, King Edwards, baking potatoes, and others with good results.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional. You can leave the skin on if you prefer but wash them thoroughly.
- Dice the potatoes into similar-sized cubes so they cook evenly.
- If you have the time, soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning and cooking. This makes the potatoes crispier.
- Add any other complimenting herbs of your choice to the seasoning.
- Don't overcrowd the baking tray.
- Toss the potatoes halfway through cooking for even crisp.
- It's best served hot.
FAQS
Boiling before baking is optional. As the potatoes are cut into small cubes and cook fairly quickly, it is unnecessary to boil them before baking.
Lay the potato on a flat surface, Using a sharp knife, cut the potato into slices lengthwise, then cut the slices into cubes.
Storage
Pack leftovers in an airtight container when cooled, then store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
It can easily be reheated in the oven or a microwave.
If reheating in the oven, spread out the potatoes on a baking tray and heat it in the oven for 6-8 minutes till warmed inside.
More Chopped Potatoes Recipes
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Air fryer home fries
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Recipe
Baked Diced Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) Potatoes
- ½ teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion granules
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Self raising flour Optional
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- Cut the potatoes into ½-1 inch cubes.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl, rinse, and pat dry.
- Add oil, parsley, rosemary, garlic granules, onion granules, self-raising flour, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Toss till the diced potatoes are well coated in the seasoning.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray.
- Bake cubed potatoes for 20-25 minutes. Toss them halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- Take it out of the oven, Serve, and enjoy.
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Notes
- Floury potatoes work best for this recipe, however, you can use other types. I've tried red potatoes, King Edwards, baking potatoes, and others with good results.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional. You can leave the skin on if you prefer but wash them thoroughly.
- Dice the potatoes into similar-sized cubes so they cook evenly.
- If you have the time, soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning and cooking. This makes the potatoes crispier.
- Add any other complimenting herbs of your choice to the seasoning.
- Don't overcrowd the baking tray.
- Toss the potatoes halfway through cooking for even crisp.
- It's best served hot.
Can this also be made in the Air fryer?
Yes. Here's the link to the air fryer version :https://www.recipevibes.com/diced-air-fryer-potatoes-air-fryer-diced-potatoes/