Easy & Crispy Roasted Diced Potatoes Recipe
Looking for a quick and delicious side dish? These roasted diced potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfectly portioned for two but easy to scale up for family dinners, they’re a versatile favorite to serve with your favorite mains.
As a big fan of easy, freezer-friendly dinners like chicken marinades, I also love quick and simple side dishes to pair with them. Roasted diced potatoes are one of my favorites—they’re so versatile and easy to customize with different spices to match your main dish. And, because the potatoes are diced into smaller pieces, they cook quicker!
Roasted diced potatoes pair beautifully with everything from meatloaf and burgers to chicken and pork chops. Since I’m cooking for two these days, this recipe is sized perfectly for two people (with a few leftovers for lunch the next day). But don’t worry—I’ll share tips for adjusting it to feed more.
For this batch, I was serving the potatoes alongside lemon chicken, so I added lemon juice and Dijon mustard for extra flavor. However, you can easily stick to a simple olive oil and spice blend for classic roasted diced potatoes.
Why You’ll Love This Roasted Diced Potatoes Recipe
- Crispy, Golden Perfection: Roasted at high heat for a crisp exterior and fluffy inside.
- Quick and Easy: Since the potatoes are diced and smaller, they can be ready in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Versatile: Customize with your favorite spices to pair with any main dish.
- Sized for Two: Perfectly portioned for a cozy meal, but easy to scale up.
Ingredients for Roasted Diced Potoatoes
For exact measurements and instructions, check out the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- White potatoes (unpeeled, diced into 1 1/2 inch cubes)
- Fresh lemon juice (for brightness)
- Horseradish Dijon mustard (adds a zesty kick)
- Olive oil (for roasting and crispiness)
- Rosemary garlic seasoning (for savory flavor)
- Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
- Paprika (for color and a hint of smokiness)
How to Portion & Cook This Recipe to Fit Your Lifestyle
- Cooking for Two: Use about 4–5 small potatoes (2 per person, plus one extra “for good measure”!).
- Cooking for a Family: Use about 2 small potatoes per person and adjust seasonings accordingly.
- Meal Prep Tip: Dice the potatoes ahead of time and store them in cold water in the fridge (up to 24 hours) to save time. Make sure the water totally covers the potatoes. Any area of the potato exposed to the air will turn brown.
Favorite Cookware for 2!
I love my stoneware “bar pan” I got many years ago for recipes like these roasted potatoes. You can find my other bakeware favorites in my Amazon shop here on Amazon USA or Amazon Canada. (They are affilate links.)
Simple Instructions for Roasted Diced Potatoes
(For all the detailed instructions, refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
1. Toss diced potatoes in olive oil and spices. 2. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet. 3.Bake at 450 for about 30 minutes, flipping after they are crispy on the bottom.
Watch Me Make this Recipe
Here is a short video on how I make roasted diced potatoes:
Helpful Tips When Making This Recipe
- Best Types of Potatoes for Roasting: Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes all roast beautifully. Yukon Golds are creamy inside with crispy skins, while russets are fluffier and perfect for a crispy texture.
- Get Crispy Potatoes: Don’t overcrowd the pan—space between potatoes allows for even browning. Also, use a dark, heavy pan or stoneware for the crispiest edges. You can use parchment paper to line the pan for easy cleanup, but I wanted these potatoes extra crispy, so I didn’t use the parchment paper this time.
- Vary the spices as you desire: Change up the spices to fit the flavorings of the main dish you are making.
Substitutions and Variations for this Roasted Diced Potatoes
- Swap Potatoes: Try sweet potatoes, baby potatoes, or fingerling potatoes.
- Change the Seasoning:
- Garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme for a classic roast.
- Cajun seasoning for a spicy twist.
- Parmesan and Italian herbs for a cheesy, savory finish.
- Citrus-Free: Skip the lemon and Dijon for a more traditional roasted potato flavor.
Grandma Rita’s Kitchen Tips
Remember that the type of baking dish and the specific oven you are using will affect the bake time of these roasted potatoes. Check on the potatoes after 15 minutes to see how they are coming along. If they are starting to crisp up on the bottom, use your spatula and flip them over then. You’ll know the potatoes are done when you stick a fork in them and they feel tender on the inside.
Other Potato Sidedish Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Classic potato salad with eggs is a crowd favorite – just like Grandma made!
- Scalloped potatoes with cream of mushroom soup is an easy twist on an old fashioned classic.
- Cheesy potatoes with frozen hash browns are a potluck favorite!
- Smashed potatoes are a different twist for potatoes that taste amazing as a sidedish.
- And this isn’t potatoes, but this roasted cauliflower is a really delicious sidedish, too!
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Crispy Roasted Diced Potatoes
Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, these roasted diced potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that pairs beautifully with chicken, pork chops, burgers, or meatloaf. With simple ingredients and endless seasoning options, you’ll want to make these potatoes a regular on your dinner menu!
Ingredients
- 5 small white potatoes
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- ½ teaspoon horseradish Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons rosemary garlic spice blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (for color)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare: Heat your oven to 450°F. Dice the potatoes into 1½-inch cubes, leaving the peels on for extra texture and flavor.
2️⃣ Season the Potatoes: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, rosemary garlic seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss the diced potatoes in the mixture until well coated.
3️⃣ Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet (I love using a stoneware pan for extra crispiness). Be sure to leave space between each cube to help them crisp up.
4️⃣ Roast: Bake for 25 minutes. Scrape the potatoes from the pan (they should be crispy on the bottom), flip them, and bake for another 5 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve: Enjoy your crispy, golden roasted potatoes hot and fresh from the oven!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 579Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 710mgCarbohydrates: 92gFiber: 9gSugar: 19gProtein: 9g
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