Total Time
50 minutes
Who decided home fries had to be diced into bitsy squares? In this recipe for breakfast potatoes, the spuds are cut into bold wedges, unapologetic in their size and seasoning. Less knife work also means less prep time, making these entirely appropriate for a lazy brunch or an easy breakfast side dish. Buttering the baking sheet and coating the potatoes in vegetable oil (rather than olive oil, which could burn at such high temperatures) ensures deeply browned spuds, crispy outside and fluffy within. For the best breakfast potatoes, use Yukon Golds. Russet potatoes bake up crunchy but pale, while red potatoes get too dark while remaining soft. Old Bay seasoning, with its distinctive blend of paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper—among other spices—is the quickest route to bold flavor.
Stuff these breakfast potatoes into a breakfast burrito with a tofu scramble and roasted red bell peppers, or serve them simply, in a large bowl with a fried egg and a scattering of fresh herbs, and a side of ketchup.
Looking for a different kind of breakfast potato? Head this way for BA’s Best Hash Browns or over here for our favorite roasted sweet potatoes→
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What you’ll need
Rimmed Baking Sheet
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Large Bowl
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Platter
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Ingredients
6 servings
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Preparation
Step 1
Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat oven to 425°. Generously grease a large rimmed baking sheet with unsalted butter, room temperature. Toss 2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 medium), scrubbed, cut into 1"-thick wedges, with ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 2 tsp. garlic powder, and 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper in a large bowl until potatoes are well coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
Step 2
Roast potatoes, shaking pan halfway through, until golden brown and fork-tender, 35–45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning and a generous amount of finely chopped chives over potatoes; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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