These Spicy Roasted Potatoes are an easy, oven-roasted recipe made with curry powder, ground turmeric, and ground black pepper. It's packed with rich, bold flavors.
Potatoes are one of my go-to ingredients, and I love them in any form. This is one recipe I make very often because it uses simple pantry staples - toss everything together and bake(like this Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash and Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes).
The result is an incredibly flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with meat, fish, or even a simple meal of rice and lentils. I love serving it with a cooling yogurt sauce on the side.
This dish is an excellent addition to holiday dinners or weeknight family meals - truly one of those "never skip" recipes.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️It's all about those Indian-inspired flavors - they're the real highlight here!
⭐️The potatoes turn out soft on the inside and beautifully crusty on the outside, making them absolutely irresistible with that golden crisp texture.
⭐️Highly customizable recipe. You can tweak the spices and ingredients to make it your own every single time.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: I've used baby potatoes for this recipe, but honestly, any potatoes will work just fine. Use what you have on hand.
- Cooking Oil: I used olive oil today, but butter or olive oil will work beautifully too.
- Curry Powder: You can use Madras curry powder, homemade curry powder, or any curry powder you love.
- Ground turmeric: Adds lovely color and a hint of earthiness.
- Paprika: You can swap this with cayenne pepper if you like more heat, or even use extra chili powder. Adjust it to your taste.
- Ground black pepper: For a bit of heat and kick, adjust to taste.
- Garlic powder: A flavor booster I never skip! You can also stir in minced garlic.
- Cilantro: I love to sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for garnish. Totally optional, but adds a nice pop of freshness.
How To Make Spicy Roasted Potatoes
- Step 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Clean and cut the potatoes into 1" thickness.
- Step 2. Add in olive oil, curry powder, paprika, turmeric powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt.
- Step 3. Toss potatoes until evenly coated.
- Step 4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes in one layer and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, or until they turn crispy. Garnish with cilantro(optional) and serve hot.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
- The heat in this recipe mainly comes from the ground black pepper and the curry powder. If you're unsure about the spice level, start with less and gradually build up until you reach your preferred heat.
- If you prefer milder flavors, try adding more garlic for flavor instead of spice - it adds incredible depth without the burn.
- For medium heat, try adding a drizzle of cayenne pepper or Indian red chili powder for that bold, robust kick. You can also sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for extra spice and color.
The Leftovers
- You can use the leftovers in so many fun ways! Toss them into a salad, stuff them into wraps or tacos, or sprinkle them over a hearty hash. They're also great added to soups - perfect for those times you need a quick and flavorful meal.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days, or freeze them for up to three months.
FAQ
You can serve them with rice or naan bread, alongside a fresh salad, or with a cooling yogurt sauce on the side. They go well with just about anything.
Absolutely! Red potatoes or even purple potatoes work great. Russet potatoes tend to get a bit mushy, so I'd avoid those. You can also substitute sweet potatoes if you'd like - they turn out delicious too!
You can easily make your own blend by mixing turmeric, coriander, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of garam masala.
These roasted potatoes taste best when served fresh, but you can prepare them ahead. Store the spice mix and chopped potatoes separately in the refrigerator, then toss and roast just before serving for the best flavor and texture.
That's a fabulous idea! You can add bell peppers, cauliflower, carrots, or broccoli. Cut them into bite-sized pieces similar to the potatoes so they roast evenly.
Yes, this dish is naturally vegan - simple, flavorful, and plant-based!
📖 Recipe
Spicy Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Potatoes (See Notes. 1)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil /any cooking oil
- 1½ teaspoon curry powder (optional or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper (See Notes. 2)
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scrub the potatoes well in running water(no need to peel). Cut into 1 inch thick wedges.
- In a large bowl, add potatoes, olive oil, curry powder, paprika, ground turmeric, garlic powder, turmeric, ground black pepper, and salt.
- Toss until every piece is well coated with the spiced oil mixture.
- Spread the wedges in a single layer on your baking sheet without crowding.
- Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside, tender inside.
- Once roasted, sprinkle chopped cilantro and serve hot!
Notes
- You can use any potatoes: baby, Yukon Gold, or red.
- Adjust spice to taste: reduce black pepper for mild heat. For extra heat, try adding cayenne pepper, Indian red chili powder, or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; Reheat in the oven or air fryer for optimal crispiness.
- Add-ins like cauliflower, carrots, or bell peppers roast perfectly alongside potatoes, adding great color and flavor.
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