Easy Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Sweet. Salty. Crispy. Sticky. These Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes are what happens when golden roasted potatoes meet smoky bacon and a drizzle of honey magic. It’s the side dish that steals the spotlight from everything else on your plate.

Whether you’re roasting up a Sunday dinner or need a quick side for grilled chicken, this recipe is your new best friend. Every bite is a little bit crisp, a little caramelized, and 100% addictive.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy outside, fluffy inside: The high-heat roasting gives that perfect crunch with tender insides.

• Honey + bacon = flavor heaven: The sweetness of honey plays beautifully against salty, smoky bacon.

• Easy prep, big reward: Everything’s done on one tray with pantry staples.

• Crowd pleaser: From family dinners to potlucks, everyone goes back for seconds.

• Flexible: Works with baby potatoes, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes.

These are the kind of potatoes that make people say, “What did you put in these?” (and you can just smile and say, “Oh, just a little bacon and love.”)

Quick Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Total Time: 50 minutes

• Serves: 4 (side dish)

• Best for: Sunday roast, weeknight dinners, or brunch sides

• Difficulty: Super easy

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make the most irresistible honey bacon roasted potatoes:

• 2 pounds baby potatoes – Halved if large. Small potatoes roast faster and crisp better. You can also use Yukon Gold or red potatoes; just cut them into 1-inch chunks.

• 4 to 5 slices bacon – Thick-cut bacon works best for nice meaty bites. When it roasts, it renders its fat, coating the potatoes in flavor.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil – Helps the potatoes brown beautifully.

• 2 tablespoons honey – For that glossy, sticky sweetness that caramelizes during roasting.

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder – Adds savory depth (you can use fresh garlic, but it may burn slightly).

• 1 teaspoon paprika – Optional, but it gives color and a touch of warmth.

• Salt and black pepper – Season generously. Potatoes love salt.

• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) – Adds freshness and color to finish.

💡 Tip: You can also add a sprinkle of chili flakes if you like a bit of heat.

How to Make Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes

Follow these easy steps for golden, sticky, bacon-kissed perfection.

1) Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). A hot oven is key, it gives you that deep golden crunch on the potatoes.

2) Prep the potatoes

Give your potatoes a good scrub and cut any large ones in half. Then pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness — if they’re wet, they’ll steam instead of roast.

3) Season

Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle over garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat every surface. You want the oil and seasoning to reach every nook and cranny.

4) Add the bacon

Cut your bacon into bite-sized pieces (around 1-inch bits) and toss them in with the potatoes. The bacon will roast right alongside them, crisping up and flavoring everything as it cooks.

5) Spread it out

Pour the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Spread the potatoes and bacon into a single layer — don’t crowd the tray! Overcrowding means soggy potatoes because they’ll steam instead of crisp. If needed, use two trays.

6) Roast – first round

Pop the tray in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Don’t stir just yet — you want that first layer of crust to develop.

7) Add the honey

After 20 minutes, take the tray out and drizzle the honey evenly over the potatoes. Toss gently with a spatula to coat everything. The honey will start to caramelize and cling to the bacon as it finishes cooking.

💡 Tip: If your honey is thick, microwave it for 10 seconds so it drizzles smoothly.

8) Roast – second round

Return the tray to the oven for another 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Keep an eye near the end — the honey will caramelize quickly, giving you beautifully golden, sticky edges.

When the potatoes are tender inside and deep golden outside, they’re ready.

9) Garnish and serve

Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a pop of color. Serve hot, straight from the tray or on a platter. Just watch them disappear.

What Makes These So Good?

Let’s talk flavor and texture for a sec:

• The honey turns into a thin, sticky glaze that coats the potatoes in a golden shine.

• The bacon fat renders and mingles with the honey, making every bite a perfect mix of salty-sweet goodness.

• The high oven heat makes the edges crisp while the centers stay soft and fluffy.

• Simple seasoning lets the ingredients shine — no fancy herbs or spices needed.

Honestly, you’ll wonder why you ever made plain roasted potatoes.

Serving Ideas

These honey bacon roasted potatoes go with just about everything. Try pairing them with:

• Grilled chicken or steak: The sweet-salty flavor cuts through rich meats beautifully.

• Roast beef or pork: Especially great alongside gravy or pan juices.

• Fried or poached eggs: Perfect for a next-level brunch.

• Green salad or steamed veggies: To balance out the richness.

💡 They’re also fantastic as a snack or game-day dish, just add toothpicks and watch them vanish.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Freezer: Not ideal — the texture suffers when reheated.

• Reheat: Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or air fry for 5 minutes to re-crisp. Avoid microwaving, it makes them soft.

If you want to prep ahead, you can cut and season the potatoes (without honey), then refrigerate up to 12 hours. Just toss with honey before roasting.

Final Thoughts

There’s something about this combo,  honey, bacon, and crispy potatoes,  that just works. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll make once and then keep making, because it’s easy, comforting, and always gets big reactions at the table.

The outside gets sticky and crisp, the bacon adds savory pops, and the inside stays pillowy soft. It’s basically everything you love about roasted potatoes, just turned up a notch.

Make these for your next dinner and see what happens. (Hint: everyone will ask for seconds.)

Let me know how your Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes turn out, I love hearing from you! And if you’re on Pinterest, pin it for later 👉

Happy cooking,

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