These quick cook potatoes roast in half the time! This simple trick will become your one-stop shop for a perfect potato (it tastes better, too) in just 30 minutes.
Here’s a quick hack to make baked potatoes that cuts the time in half! It’s easy to toss whole potatoes in foil in the oven. But large potatoes can take 1 hour or more to cook. With this quick and easy method Potatoes cook in about 30 minutes. This little trick turns baked potatoes from a weekend affair into a weekday meal (at least for us!). Bonus: they even taste good After tastier than the standard method. Here’s exactly how to make it: and how to make it the perfect healthy dinner for a crowd!
How to make fried potatoes quickly
You may have already guessed our quick baked potato hack from the photo. Here’s the magic: Instead of cooking the potatoes whole, cut them in half. That’s it! This simple one-minute trick saves about half the baking time. Because the potatoes are half as thick, they cook in half the time. As simple as that! There are just a few things you should know about this simple method:
- Bake at 450 degrees. Frying vegetables over very high heat makes them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Halve the potatoes, then brush with olive oil. No aluminum foil needed! Simply rub the potatoes lightly in olive oil.
- Lay the cut side down. Cooking the potatoes cut-side down gives the best flavor (and a nice and crispy exterior).
- Roast until tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Since potatoes vary in size, taste them and remove them from the oven when they are perfectly soft.
Baked potatoes that go fast AND taste better!
Call us crazy, but Alex and I aren’t big fans of the taste of a regular fried potato. Toss it in foil and cook it whole, and it comes out tender but flavorless. You seriously need to load it for it to taste good. In contrast, these quick and healthy baked potatoes are:
- Nicely browned and crispy on the outside
- Salted to perfection
They are great for serving in all sorts of ways. Speaking of…
Ways to serve quick baked potatoes
You can easily serve these quick-cooked potatoes as an accompaniment to salmon or meat: just add a knob of butter or a drizzle of olive oil! But we prefer to serve baked potatoes as a main course. Here are some baked potato topping ideas to make it a healthy meal that can feed a crowd:
Healthier Potato Recipes
Eating potatoes the healthy way means eating them in a way that isn’t calorie-laden. Top these quick baked potatoes like we mentioned above and they make a healthy dinner recipe. Or use our quick sweet potato recipe for an easier to digest potato (especially for diabetics). Here are some other potato recipes you might like:
- Loaded Potato Soup Here’s the best easy potato soup you’ll find anywhere! Creamy and soothing, it’s ready in minutes with no cream and no mixer. Also try: vegan potato soup
- Spanish Tortilla A potato and egg omelet that makes a delicious Spanish dinner or tapas recipe!
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Make mashed potatoes a healthy dinner recipe by using them in Shepherd’s Pie! The hearty garnish of vegetables and lentils contrasts with a layer of creamy potatoes in this superb plant-based dinner recipe.
- Perfect Boiled Potatoes These potatoes are tender and buttery – the perfect easy side dish!
- Creamy Potato Broccoli Soup Just like Broccoli Cheese Soup but plant-based! This vegan soup uses potatoes to create a creamy base.
This quick fried potato recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
These quick cook potatoes roast in half the time! This simple trick will become your #1 choice for making the perfect potato in just 30 minutes.
- 4 medium red potatoes*
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and halve the potatoes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes on top and rub them with olive oil, just enough to cover them. Sprinkle them with kosher salt.
- Turn the potatoes cut-side down and prick the top several times with a fork.
- Bake until potatoes are tender and lightly browned around the edges, about 25 to 35 minutes depending on the exact size of the potatoes. Prick with a fork to assess doneness. Taste and add an extra pinch of salt if needed.
- To serve as a traditional baked potato, simply smash the top lightly with a fork. Serve immediately.
Remarks
*This recipe is easy to double: just fry 2 leaves! The cooking time has to be extended by a few minutes, as there is more roasting all at once. Cook al dente!
- Category: Essential
- Method: Cooked
- Kitchen: Vegetables
Keywords: Fried potatoes, fried potatoes, fried potatoes
Easier side dish recipes
If you love those quick baked potatoes, here are some easy side dish recipes to add to your repertoire!
More recipes with potatoes? Head over to our best potato recipes (or vegan potato recipes).
