Cajun spiced potatoes are roasted in the oven along with the holy trinity of vegetables (peppers, onions and celery). This easy to make side dish is bursting with amazing flavor!
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Simple and versatile
Make the entire dish in one oven ready skillet (like cast iron) or your favorite baking pan. There are no extra bowls or pans to wash later.
You can use any type potatoes you have on hand whether they're red potatoes, baby potatoes or baking russet style to make this incredibly easy side dish.
Simply wash thoroughly and leave them unpeeled. Then cut into similar sized pieces, add bell peppers, onions and celery (also known as the holy trinity in the world of Cajun cooking).
Then you'll toss them in olive oil with seasoning and slide into the oven. How easy is that?
What to serve them with:
You might think these potatoes would only go with Cajun or Creole dishes, but you'd really limit yourself that way. It's actually an all-around side dish that would go great with a variety of other foods.
We're listing a few of our favorites, but feel free to make them often and serve with whatever you like.
- Southern Style Fried Chicken
- Grilled Chuck Roast
- Country Fried Steak
- Marinated and Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- Smoked Ham on the Big Green Egg
- Perfectly Cooked Steaks (Reverse-reverse seared)
- Grilled Blackened Chicken
- Blackened Salmon
Now, we're not trying to say they wouldn't be completely perfect with a number of Cajun dishes too. Y'all know we're big fans, so we're highlighting a few of those to serve your potatoes with.
- Cajun Baked Chicken
- Fiery Cajun Shrimp
- Fried Oyster Po'Boys
- Crab Cakes with Cajun Cream Sauce
- Bourbon Glazed Cajun Beef Tenderloin
- Cajun Cream Sauce over Fish or other proteins
And, if you need a second Creole side dish be sure to consider Red Beans and Rice. This one is Popeyes style and makes a perfect option that everyone loves.
How to be sure your Cajun roasted potatoes turn out great
- Cut your potatoes into pieces as closely as possible to the same size.
- Cut the veggies into similar sizes too.
- Toss with the olive oil first before you add seasoning. This will ensure that the seasoning "sticks" to every surface of the potatoes and vegetables.
- Cooking in an iron skillet is recommended for best crispiness, but you can use any baking dish.
- Stir every 15 minutes, checking for doneness after the second stirring. Ours were cut into pieces about ¾ of an inch and took 45 minutes, but you can adjust the time according to the size of your potatoes.
That's it really. Use one pan, simple ingredients and a little time in the oven to get an outstanding side dish.
📖 Recipe
Roasted Cajun Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds potatoes washed, unpeeled and cut into pieces about ¾ inch in size
- 1 bell pepper medium sized, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 onion small-medium sized, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole Seasoning we recommend Tony Chachers Original Creole Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt as needed to taste
Instructions
- Put potatoes and vegetables in a cast iron skillet (10") or similar sized baking dish.
- Pour olive oil over all and stir to coat.
- Add seasoning and paprika, plus salt if needed, and stir to coat.
- Roast in a 400° oven for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes and checking for doneness after a total of 30 minutes.
Notes
- Cooking in an iron skillet is recommended for best crispiness, but you can use any baking dish.
- Add salt according to taste and the saltiness of your Cajun/Creole seasoning
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Lindsay says
Yum! Crispy roasted potatoes are the best thing ever. I've never made them with celery and peppers though, I'll be trying this tonight!
Pam says
Hope you love it!
Natalie says
These potatoes look amazing. Crispy and perfectly flavored. I will definitely give this recipe a try. Yum!
Pam says
Hope you enjoy!
Tavo says
I love the idea of adding cajun spice to my potatoes. I need to grab some potatoes and get in the kitchen! I am sure it is a great as the rest of your recipes!
Pam says
Awww... thanks for your kind words Tavo!
Toni says
Oh wow! This is so good! My whole family loved it!
Pam says
Thanks so much Toni!
Julie says
These potatoes look and sound fabulous! They are a perfect side dish for any meal.
Tara says
Oh yum! Absolutely love all the flavors and spices paired with these potatoes. So easy too!
Pam says
Thank you, Tara.
Dana Sandonato says
I've made skillet roasted potatoes countless times, but never like this and I have to say, the simple addition of the veggies is such a game changer! The flavor is AWESOME.
Pam says
Awww.. thanks so much, Dana!
Sally Humeniuk says
Such a perfect potato side dish. We love the addition of the peppers and celery. Definitely adds that cajun festive flavor.
Beth says
This is a perfect side dish recipe - easy & delicious! I love that there is smoked paprika in it as well - a favorite seasoning of mine!