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A white bowl filled with roasted purple potato wedges drizzled with creamy ranch dressing and garnished with a sprig of parsley.
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Roasted Purple Potatoes

These Roasted Purple Potatoes are cut into skin-on wedges, tossed in olive oil, garlic powder, and thyme, then roasted until browned at the edges and tender inside. Serve them drizzled with ranch for an easy weeknight side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Reed Dunn

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds purple potatoes scrubbed and cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Scrub potatoes well, pat dry with a towel, then cut into wedges about ¾ inch thick at the widest point.
  • Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  • Spread in a single layer across both sheets, leaving space between wedges.
  • Roast 35 to 40 minutes, flipping the potatoes and rotating the pans halfway through, until fork tender and the edges are browned and a bit crispy.
  • Serve with ranch for dipping or drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 966mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg