How to Cook Potatoes in the Oven

Purchase small to medium sized gold, red or white potatoes., Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). , Halve or quarter your potatoes., Put the potatoes in a bowl and toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Purchase small to medium sized gold

    Scrub your potatoes to remove excess dirt and rinse them.

    You will leave the skins on to improve the nutritional value of the dish.
  2. Step 2: red or white potatoes.

    , Aim for pieces between one and two inches long. , You can add other herbs and spices if you desire.

    Try to make sure all surfaces are coated with oil.

    Other spices to consider are chili powder, cumin, Italian spice mix or rosemary. , Place the sheet in the oven on a center rack. , Turn them twice during the baking process.

    Remove them when the edges are brown and crisp. , Season with parsley or chives. ,
  3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).

  4. Step 4: Halve or quarter your potatoes.

  5. Step 5: Put the potatoes in a bowl and toss them with olive oil

  6. Step 6: pepper and garlic.

  7. Step 7: Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet.

  8. Step 8: Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

  9. Step 9: Transfer the potatoes to a dish with a spatula.

  10. Step 10: Serve warm.

Detailed Guide

Scrub your potatoes to remove excess dirt and rinse them.

You will leave the skins on to improve the nutritional value of the dish.

, Aim for pieces between one and two inches long. , You can add other herbs and spices if you desire.

Try to make sure all surfaces are coated with oil.

Other spices to consider are chili powder, cumin, Italian spice mix or rosemary. , Place the sheet in the oven on a center rack. , Turn them twice during the baking process.

Remove them when the edges are brown and crisp. , Season with parsley or chives. ,

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