Looking for an easy way to make roasted red potatoes? These honey-roasted red potatoes are a sweet twist on a classic side dish! They’re first boiled, then roasted to crispy, golden perfection, and finished with a drizzle of honey butter Dijon sauce, making the most flavorful potato side to serve with your favorite mains!
I’ll be honest, I always struggle to come up with side dishes for dinner. I’m not sure why! But these roasted red potatoes are perfectly tender with just the right mix of flavors, and I promise you won’t regret making them… or going back for seconds.
You’d think a side would be easier than a main dish, but for me, that’s not the case. The good news? These potatoes are simple, lightly seasoned, and pair easily with just about any meal.
Ingredients For Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
If you’re trying to come up with something to leave your guests in awe, these honey-roasted red potatoes are definitely the dish!
- Red Potatoes: The star of the dish! Creamy, tender, and perfect for crisping up in the oven.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps create that irresistible golden finish.
- Honey: Brings a touch of natural sweetness to balance the savory flavors.
- Ground Mustard: Gives a subtle vinegar tang and depth to the honey butter sauce.
- Salt: Enhances all the flavors and keeps the potatoes from tasting flat.
- Black Pepper: Adds a little warmth and gentle spice.
- Oil: Helps the potatoes crisp up beautifully while roasting. Olive Oil or a Neutral Oil would work great here!
- Flaked Sea Salt: The finishing touch to enhance the flavor.
More detailed instructions can be found in the recipe card down below.
Can I Use Other Varieties of Potatoes?
You don’t have to stick with red potatoes for this recipe, though they’re pretty perfect with their creamy centers and thin, crispy skins. If a bag of reds isn’t in your pantry, try swapping in Yukon Gold Potatoes (they’re buttery and golden with a rich flavor) or even Russet potatoes (fluffier inside with a bit of a bite once roasted).
Just know that each type of potato has a different starch level, which means the texture will change slightly, but honestly, you can’t go wrong. Crispy roasted potatoes of any kind are always a win in my book!
Can I Add Other Seasonings?
Absolutely! Think of this recipe as your crispy, fluffy canvas. This red skin potatoes recipe is amazing as-is, but if you’re in the mood to play around, go for it! You can keep it simple with garlic powder or fresh