Put raw white potato halves in the roasting pan and 4 other secret items to get a meal so delicious your friends will be begging for more!

These 5-Ingredient Oven White Potato Halves are scrubbed, halved, and tossed in a simple mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Roasted cut-side down on a preheated baking sheet, they develop a deeply golden, crispy crust while staying tender and fluffy on the inside.

5-Ingredient Oven White Potato Halves

Ingredients:

1. Preheat oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a metal baking sheet or roasting pan on the middle rack while the oven heats so it gets hot.

2. Prep potatoes: Scrub the white potatoes under cool water and pat them completely dry. Leave the skins on and cut each potato in half lengthwise.

3. Season potatoes: In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the potato halves and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.

4. Arrange on hot pan: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Quickly arrange the potato halves cut-side down in a single, non-overlapping layer.

5. Roast: Return the pan to the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes without flipping, until the cut sides are deeply golden brown and the interiors are fork-tender.

6. Rest and serve: Let the potatoes rest on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes, then use a thin spatula to loosen and lift them from the pan. Season with a bit of extra salt and pepper if desired, and serve hot.