Crispy Roasted Ranch Potato Wedges

Crispy Roasted Ranch Potatoes are the ultimate hands-off side dish with only a few ingredients. Easy ranch potatoes are tossed with Hidden Valley ranch seasoning, parmesan cheese, and baked till brown and crisp. 

With only five ingredients and effortless preparation, it’s hard to believe just how favorable these crispy parmesan ranch potatoes are. This is a staple side dish recipe at our house because how easy they are to throw together!

Simply cut potatoes in wedges and throw them in bag with ranch dressing mix and grated parmesan. Toss to coat and lay out on baking dish with melted butter.

The potatoes bake till golden brown and crispy while the rest of the meal is prepared. We like to dip in ranch salad dressing or BBQ ranch, because when it comes to kids, dipping is key!

Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Ranch Potatoes recipe is a spin off of  Hidden Valley Ranch Potatoes. Red potatoes are tossed with ranch dressing mix, vegetable oil, and baked until crispy.

I love the ease using ranch dressing mix to flavor dishes, such as in Buffalo Chicken Chili and Creamy Bacon Dip recipes. Hidden Valley ranch has the perfect balance of seasoning and tang.

Although Hidden Valley Ranch Potatoes are a beloved recipe I find them to be a little greasy and one dimensional. Therefore, for Crispy Ranch Potatoes adds a cheesy measure of parmesan and roasts the potatoes in melted butter.

They are the perfect accompaniment to many meals, especially if you are looking for sides to go with burgers!

Oven Baked Ranch Potatoes

Roasted Ranch Potatoes recipe are just as easy to throw together! Simply mix Hidden Valley ranch packet with grated parmesan cheese, and a touch of seasoning salt in a large ziplock bag.

Shake to combine then add cut potatoes. Mix and toss again until coated, then lay potatoes out on prepared baking sheets. Pop into the oven into golden and crispy. Can’t get more hands off or delicious than that!

Best Type of Potatoes To Use

Typically I use russet potatoes with the skins on when making this recipe. However, red or gold potatoes would work as well.

Gold or red potatoes will need less time to cook, depending on their size. Either halve or quarter the potatoes, leaving the skins on. Bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes release easily from the baking sheet. Flip and bake for 15-20 minutes more until potatoes are brown.

Let’s Make This Together!

(Below shows step-by-step photos and modified instructions. For the complete recipe, along with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card.)

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. On two baking sheets place 2 tablespoons of butter on each. Place sheets in preheated oven until butter is melted. Remove from oven and set aside.
2. Evenly divide ranch salad dressing mix, parmesan cheese, and seasoned salt between TWO gallon-sized ziplock bags. Shake to combine ingredients and set aside.
3. Cut potatoes into 8 even wedges. Add to ziplock bags and toss again until coated.
4. Lay the seasoned potatoes on the buttered baking sheets with one flat side of the potato facing down.
5. Bake for 30 minutes. Flip potatoes over to the other side and bake for 15-20 minutes more, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.

Bonus Tips

• Instead of melted butter, use 4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil.
• To reduce calories spray baking sheets with cooking spray. Spray the tops of the potatoes before baking and when flipping halfway through.
• For Garlic Ranch Potatoes toss with 4 cloves minced garlic in the melted butter. Lay seasoned potatoes on top and bake as directed.
• Use grated parmesan or fresh finely grated parmesan cheese.

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