🔥 Crispy BBQ Red Potatoes with Garlic, Onion & Cilantro

Let’s talk about potatoes.

Specifically, crispy red potatoes tossed in smoky BBQ sauce, garlic and onion powder, and finished with fresh cilantro. These are everything a summer side should be: golden and crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, packed with flavor, and totally addictive.

I used to think of potatoes as the background singers of a meal—always there, never the star. But this recipe? It’s a headliner. Serve it with veggie burgers, tacos, grain bowls, or honestly… just grab a fork and eat them straight off the pan. No judgment here.

🥔 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the potatoes:

• 1½ lbs red potatoes, halved or quartered

• 2 tbsp Graza sizzle olive oil

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt and black pepper to taste

To finish:

• ¼ cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite)

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Optional: lime wedges, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.

3. Spread the potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer, cut side down for max crispiness.

4. Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.

5. Remove from the oven and toss the hot potatoes with BBQ sauce until lightly glazed.

6. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, add a squeeze of lime if desired, and serve immediately.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Want them crispier? Make sure your potatoes are completely dry before roasting and don’t crowd the pan.

• Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder for a little heat.

• Grill option: Par-boil the potatoes for 8 minutes, then grill until crisp and charred, brushing with BBQ sauce in the last few minutes.

These potatoes are officially on summer repeat over here. They’re easy, satisfying, and kind of impossible to stop eating.

If you make them, tag me on Instagram @kellysgreenkitchen_ — I love seeing your recreations! And hey, if you eat them all straight from the pan before dinner starts… I fully support that decision.