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    Home » Recipes

    Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes

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    Delicious Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes that are baked until crispy and golden brown. Lightly seasoned with only a little salt & pepper and super easy to prepare. These potatoes are the perfect plant-based side dish!

    Oil-free oven roasted potatoes in a bowl on burlap napkin with baking sheet

    Nothings screams COMFORT FOOD like potatoes! Especially, crispy little oven-roasted potatoes. They are an incredible side dish because they’re delicious and require hardly any effort.

    These potatoes season up perfectly with just a little salt and pepper. But, don’t be afraid to get creative and use some of those forgotten herbs and spices just sitting in your cabinet.

    So, what are you waiting for? Go comfort thyself with these delicious Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes. And, because there is NO OIL on these tantalizing taters you can go absolutely freaking NUTS and get really comfortable.

    Let’s do it.

    Chopped potatoes on cutting board with knife.

    Table of Contents

    • Which Potatoes Are Best For Oven Roasting
    • How Do You Make Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes
    • Can I Freeze Roasted Potatoes
    • What Goes With Roast Potatoes
    • Want More Potato Recipes?
    • Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Which Potatoes Are Best For Oven Roasting

    My favorite potatoes when baking up a batch of these crunchy beauties is Red or Russet potatoes. The crisp up really well and I just love the flavor of these potatoes best.

    Yukon Gold, in my experience, do better as mashed potatoes. They tend to be a little drier and do not roast as well. But, this is just my opinion so experiment a bit until you find what works best for you.

    Oil-free oven roasted potatoes on baking sheet.

    How Do You Make Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes

    You can make these spectacular spuds in 4 easy steps.

    1. Boil
    2. Chop
    3. Season
    4. Bake

    Yes, I know. Really complicated. But, let us proceed.

    Start by preheating your oven to 450˚F.

    Next, place your potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and boil them for about 5 minutes. You want them just tender enough to pierce with a knife or a fork, but not mushy. We’re not trying to cook them, but just soften them up a bit. This will let the potato crisp up on the outside, but stay soft and moist on the inside.

    Whole potatoes in pot of water.

    Once the potatoes are done boiling chop them into 1″ pieces and spread them evenly on your baking sheet. Now, just season and bake.

    Pop them into a 450˚F oven and let them roast for about 30 minutes or until they start to brown. That’s it!

    Chopped potatoes on baking sheet and cutting board.

    And, just like that, you’ve got delicious oil-free oven roasted potatoes!

    oil-free oven roasted potatoes on a baking sheet.

    Can I Freeze Roasted Potatoes

    Yes! These potatoes freeze very well believe it or not! You can store them in a freezer bag. And, when you’re ready to eat just pop them into the oven or heat them in a nonstick skillet on the stove.

    I like keeping a big batch of these oil-free fries on hand. They’re great for a snack, making hashbrowns, or a delicious breakfast hash using leftovers. The possibilities are endless.

    What Goes With Roast Potatoes

    Thanks for asking. How about?

    • Damn Good Tofu Scramble
    • Homemade Vegan Meatloaf
    • Vegan Carrot Dogs
    • Cauliflower Mushroom Walnut Tacos

    These Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes are very versatile. As you can see they’re great as a side for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    Roasted potatoes on baking sheet

    You will love these Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes. They are…

    • Easy to make
    • Virtually fat-free
    • Healthy
    • Crispy on the outside
    • Soft on the inside
    • Versatile
    • & Delicious
    Roasted potato on a baking sheet.

    Want More Potato Recipes?

    Try these…

    • Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
    • Homemade Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
    • Mashed Potato Tacos
    • Vegan Cheese Sauce
    Roasted potatoes in a white bowl on burlap with baking sheet and blue napkin in the background.

    If you make this recipe, be sure and let me know! Leave a comment, RATE IT, and tag a photo #shaneandsimple on Instagram. I want to see what you’re doing!

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    Roasted potatoes in a white bowl on burlap with baking sheet and blue napkin in the background.

    Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes

    ★★★★★

    5 from 26 reviews

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    Delicious Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes that bake to a crispy golden brown. Lightly seasoned with only a little salt & pepper and super easy to prepare. These potatoes are the perfect plant-based side dish!

    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 6 small russet or red potatoes
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 450˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
    2. Place the whole potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 5 minutes or until just tender enough to pierce with a fork or knife. Drain the potatoes, cut into 1″ pieces, and spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
    3. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper and place the baking sheet into the oven on the middle rack and roast for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes start to get bubbly and brown.
    4. Remove from the oven and serve.

    Notes

    Put your potatoes into the pot with the water before it boils. You want to allow the potatoes to cook as the water heats up.

    If you like your potates a little darker and extra crispy let them cook an extra 10 or 15 minutes. I like mine about 50/50.

    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 10 mins.
    • Cook Time: 30 mins.
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 202
    • Sugar: 1.6 g
    • Sodium: 12.8 mg
    • Fat: 0.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 46.1 g
    • Fiber: 3.3 g
    • Protein: 5.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: vegan, oil-free, healthy, fat-free, potatoes, side

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nichole

      November 01, 2022 at 5:03 am

      Shane,

      As someone who is trying to reduce my oil intake, I cannot wait to try these! I never knew roasting potatoes (or any roots/veggies really) was possible to do without oil. Cannot wait to roast these and add them to some breakfast burritos with roasted peppers, tempeh chorizo, and some nutritional yeast! ^_^

      Reply
    2. Jordan

      September 29, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      These are just as good as roasted potatoes with oil. I’ll be making them again for sure. They turned out perfect.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Jose Antonio Garcia

      April 24, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      Sweet and tasty 😋

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Rebecca

      December 06, 2021 at 11:08 am

      I finally made delicious, crispy, oil-free potatoes thanks to you! Who knew it was so simple? Appreciate you posting this for us less-skilled home cooks 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Pking

      October 12, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      I loved them and will try the aquafaba next time too
      My husband can’t get over the no oil so this is a work in progress

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 03, 2021 at 5:01 pm

        Thank you!!! It’s all about progress, not perfection.

        Reply
    6. Edward Smith

      August 30, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      Haven’t made these yet but will rate them 5/5 cuz guess what’s for supper tonight?!

      I only have Yukon Gold potatoes but I am guessing the russets or red potatoes bake better. Will buy some of those for next time. I am glad you posted notes about the correct oven temperature and times. Every oil-free roasted potato recipe I have read seems to have different temps and times.

      Thanks for all you do, Shane. All the best.

      ★★★★★

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      • Shane Martin

        August 31, 2021 at 3:02 pm

        Thanks, Ed!

        Reply
    7. Jasmine

      October 29, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      Love this! I also use a bit of aquafaba to coat the taters in spices before roasting 🙂 It helps keep them stuck on and browns well 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Donna

      October 03, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      Oh my goodness! Another one knocked out the the ballpark! My husband thinks I’m the best cook ever. He can’t stop talking about how tasty things are! These were everything you said they would be, and more. I love roasted vegetables and these were a delight. The only problem was l didn’t make enough 😉 Do you think this method would work with other root vegetables? Thanks, again! You’re a genius 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Kate

      September 20, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      Hard to find many recipes for cooking potatoes as plainly as possible, so I’m glad to have found this! Recipe is clean, easy and simple to follow along!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 20, 2020 at 11:33 pm

        Thank you:)

        Reply
    10. Lucia

      August 02, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Love these! So easy, and I sprinkled nutritional yeast on top before eating. Mmmmm.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Debbie

      June 02, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      These are so good. We Love them. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 05, 2020 at 6:22 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Elizabeth Wibner

      May 17, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      We love these! I did cook the whole potatoes in the Instant Pot for 10 minutes (they were huge potatoes!), then cubed them and baked in oven. Delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Irene Bear

      April 01, 2020 at 2:53 am

      Thanks, very helpful

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 01, 2020 at 10:10 am

        My pleasure.

        Reply
    14. Shannon

      March 06, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Forgot to leave a star rating…

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        March 06, 2020 at 7:38 pm

        LOL, no worries. So glad everyone liked them. Thank you so much! Blessings.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    15. Shannon

      March 06, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      Yet again, Shane, another winner!!! Made this for a work potluck this morning. Everyone loved them!!

      Thanks for all you do!!

      Reply
    16. Melissa

      December 27, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Made this with red potatoes and it was amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 28, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Thank you, Melissa! Red potatoes are my favorite too:) Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    17. Emily

      November 17, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      really good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 17, 2019 at 10:05 pm

        Thank you, Emily!

        Reply
    18. Naomi

      September 20, 2019 at 11:16 am

      These are so easy to make and were delicious! I added a little garlic powder and onion powder to the S&P. Another reliable recipe. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 20, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        Thank you so much, Naomi. And, love your additions. Peace.

        Reply
    19. Jody

      August 21, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      Oh my word! These potatoes are delicious! And so easy to make! I can tell I’ll be making them a lot! I’ve also made your onion rings a while back and they were awesome! Oh, and I made your wheat bread too a bunch of times. I’ve shared your site with so many people who go nuts when they see your recipes. I’m gonna try and make your meatloaf next and I think with these potatoes its gonna be killer! Thank you Shane for helping me eat delicious foods that are also healthy! God bless you my new best friend!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 21, 2019 at 11:18 pm

        Jody, thank you so much! We love these little potatoes too. I could eat the entire batch by myself:) Thank you so much for sharing because that’s how lives are changed and I so appreciate your passion. And, yes, these little devils are KILLAH with the meatloaf. You should also try my Vegan Creamed Corn too;) Blessings, my friend.

        Reply
    20. Joy

      August 16, 2019 at 6:14 am

      Whoops…just commented and forgot to rate it. 5 stars all the way!

      ★★★★★

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      • Shane Martin

        August 16, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        Thanks again! LOL! Blessings.

        Reply
    21. Joy

      August 16, 2019 at 6:13 am

      So delicious and simple! Thank you. Loving your recipes and ideas 👍

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 16, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        Thank you so much, Joy!

        Reply
    22. Amy

      August 15, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Just made them! Really yummy!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 15, 2019 at 11:53 am

        Yay! So glad you liked them.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    23. Natalka Webster

      August 09, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      I was a bit skeptical as to how crunchy they would turn out. I was really impressed. They were unbelievably crunchy on the outside, lovely and soft in the middle. It’s as if oil had been added to them. Thanks for the tip of what type of potato works best. Russet or red potatoes work a treat 👌

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 09, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        Natalka, that is so great and my pleasure to help. I’m so glad you enjoyed them and thanks for rating them too!

        ★★★★★

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      • Nancy

        January 18, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        Thank you so much! This method works great! I sprinkled some smoked paprika and white pepper on them. They are just like you said, crispy outside and soft inside. If always roasted veggies with oil, so now that I’ve changed my eating, I’m at a loss for the deliciousness of roasted veggies. These potatoes are what I’ve been needing! They are delish!

        ★★★★★

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        • Shane Martin

          January 18, 2020 at 4:57 pm

          Thank you, Nancy! I’m so glad you enjoyed them. Blessings.

          Reply
    24. Amy

      August 02, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Could you cook in the instapot instead of boiling them first?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 02, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        Absolutely! But, I would only steam for 2-3 minutes at first. You don’t want them mushy. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
      • Tosca

        August 14, 2019 at 6:35 am

        Could you peel the potatoes before boiling?

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        • Shane Martin

          August 15, 2019 at 9:14 am

          Absolutely. It is only my prefernce to leave them on. Do what works for you.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    25. Michelle

      August 02, 2019 at 7:56 am

      Would this method work with sweet potatoes?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 02, 2019 at 8:03 am

        Yes, you can for sure use sweet potatoes! You’ll want to watch them a little more closely as sweet potatoes can often char a little quicker. Good luck!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    26. Jeanne Kaiser

      August 02, 2019 at 5:49 am

      Looks great! Is is OK to use parchment paper at 450 degrees?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 02, 2019 at 7:53 am

        Yes, absolutely.

        ★★★★★

        Reply

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