Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

WRITER BYCassie

POSTEDMarch 13, 2019

These oven roasted Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are so easy to prepare and are just like home fries at your local diner! Deliciously crunchy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the side, you won't be able to resist these potatoes. This healthy breakfast side dish is vegan, gluten-free and whole30 and paleo compliant.

crispy breakfast potatoes on a white plate

I find it hard to pick a favourite when it comes to breakfast food, BUT these crispy roasted breakfast potatoes are definitely up there.

We were at a small town diner in Texas when I was first introduced to the humble breakfast potato. Up until then, I thought potato only had a place at breakfast in the form of a hash brown. But boy was I wrong.

There's so much to love about breakfast potatoes! They're crunchy, spicy and help you pack in a few more veggies in your day.

They're also Whole30 Compliant, Paleo, Vegan and Gluten Free.

And the very best part - they are super easy to make at home!

crispy breakfast potato ingredients arranged as a flat lay

What you'll need to make this recipe

To make these potatoes you'll need (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)..

Potatoes
Green Capsicum / Bell Pepper
Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper
Brown Onion
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Olive Oil - OR you can use coconut oil, grapeseed oil or another good roasting oil if you'd prefer.
Salt

Tip: Select a good roasting potato for this recipe. In Australia, these are sold as "white potatoes" or "brushed potatoes". If in doubt, try to find one of these types of potatoes in your local supermarket or fruit store - Yukon Gold, Russet, Golden Delight, Sebago or Creme Royale.

crispy breakfast potatoes ingredients in a glass bowl

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY ROASTED BREAKFAST POTATOES - STEP BY STEP

To make a batch, simply...

Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F.
Mix all the ingredients (except salt) in a large bowl.
Spread the ingredients out onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and arrange in a single layer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Turn the oven up to 220C / 420F. Give the potatoes another quick stir, then place back in the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Season with salt and serve immediately.

Tip: Don't skip step 4. Turning up the heat for the last 10 or so minutes helps the potatoes to crisp up on the outside. The contrast of the crispy exterior with the soft, fluffy interior is what makes this dish so great.

crispy breakfast potatoes on a baking tray