These Roasted Potatoes with Buffalo Seasoning are the perfect bold and flavorful side dish to pair with any of your favorite meals!
Potato lovers will adore this simple but delicious potato dish with the distinct taste of Frank’s Red Hot and tangy ranch. Just like these Instant Pot Smashed Potatoes, this is a versatile and reliable potato dish.

Why You’ll Love Potatoes with Buffalo Seasoning
This roasted potatoes recipe is always quick to become a favorite. It’s a quick and simple way to prepare a stunning side dish that’s packed with flavor and has a beautiful golden-red color. With only 4 ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier than this.
A great recipe for the summer, these oven roasted potatoes will be a big hit at barbecues and potlucks. Don’t let that stop you from making them in the colder months too–the heat from the Frank’s Red Hot seasoning is a great way to warm up!
Buffalo Potato Side Dish Ingredients

- Potatoes – you’ll want 4 to 5 potatoes, but you can use more or less depending on your desired portion size.
- Butter Flavored Cooking Spray – this makes it easy to coat the potatoes in a fine layer of cooking spray, which will allow them to get nice and crispy.
- Ranch Seasoning or Salad Dressing Mix – a packet of Ranch mix is a great way to quickly and easily add lots of flavor to your potatoes!
- Buffalo Seasoning – we like Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Seasoning, but you can use whatever brand or variety you prefer.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390 degrees. Place diced potatoes onto a baking pan or cookie sheet in a single layer. Spray the potatoes with butter flavored cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with ranch and Buffalo seasoning.
Prep is a breeze when it comes to making these Buffalo roasted potatoes! - Bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes have fully cooked.
- Serve & enjoy.
Roasted Buffalo Potatoes FAQs
What is in Frank’s Red Hot seasoning?
There are a variety of ingredients in this seasoning blend that create its signature flavor, like cayenne pepper powder, garlic, paprika, and even a bit of citric acid to provide extra bite.
Why is it called Buffalo seasoning?
This has nothing to do with the animal, but instead with the location. This distinct spicy flavor is said to have been invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York by Teressa Billissimo.
The very first recipe was made with butter, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper, which is why Buffalo sauce is notably both smooth and spicy.
What can I use Buffalo seasoning on?
You can use Buffalo seasoning or sauce on a huge variety of snacks, appetizers, and main dishes.
Sprinkle it on popcorn, smother chicken wings in the sauce, dip your French fries or coat them with the seasoning, mix it into your favorite mac and cheese for a burst of color and spicy flavor, sprinkle it on top of these personal tortilla pizzas, or even use it as a coating for chips.
Buffalo flavor goes with just about everything, so experiment and see what bold flavors you can create!
Common Variations and Substitutions
- I typically use white potatoes for this recipe, but you can also use russet potatoes, red potatoes, or Yukon golds.
- Don’t be afraid to switch up the seasonings or add more. Some classic salt and pepper may be necessary to bring out the other flavors, but you can also add any number of other seasonings: garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, cumin.
- Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top before or after roasting–mozzarella and cheddar work great, or a shredded Mexican blend.
- Add bits of bacon or chopped green onion for even more flavor.
- You can also slice your potatoes into wedges if you want to serve these in a fun and handheld form.

Other Recipes You’ll Love
- Sweet Pepper Peanut Chicken – This Instant Pot meal is a fast and healthy dish with lots of veggies.
- Nashville Hot Wings – If you love heat, serve these hot wings alongside your Buffalo roasted potatoes!
- 5 Meals from One Pork Roast – Yes! Perfect recipe to stretch your food budget!
- Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet – A 20 minute meal that’s creamy and filling and loaded with flavor.
- Feed the Family (15 Meals under $5) – Check out these great family dinners that you can make for under $5!

Buffalo Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Buffalo Seasoning Roasted Potatoes
You'll love these roasted potatoes with Buffalo seasoning--quick, easy to make, and perfect to serve alongside all of your favorite meals!
Ingredients
- 4-5 White Potatoes (Diced)
- Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
- Ranch Seasoning
- Buffalo Seasoning
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 390 degrees.
- Place diced potatoes onto a baking pan.
- Spray potatoes with butter flavored cooking
spray. - Sprinkle with ranch & Buffalo seasoning.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes have fully cooked.
Notes
- Any kind of potatoes can be used for this recipe, but white potatoes, yukon gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes tend to yield the best results.
- Be sure to spread the potatoes in a single layer and give space between them if possible to promote more even cooking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 199Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 475mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g