Description
This Roasted Baby Potatoes recipe delivers crispy, golden-brown potatoes infused with fragrant fresh herbs and garlic. Perfect as a savory side dish for any meal, these tender potatoes are roasted to perfection with olive oil, thyme, and rosemary, making for an easy and flavorful addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and halved
Seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and/or rosemary (plus more for topping)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. This preparation ensures even cooking and easy cleanup.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the halved baby potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, chopped fresh herbs (thyme and/or rosemary), minced garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Toss Potatoes: Thoroughly toss the potatoes in the bowl until each piece is evenly coated with the oil and seasoning mixture, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned potatoes out in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding for optimal roasting and crispiness.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 35-40 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, use a spatula to flip the potatoes to achieve even browning on all sides.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle additional fresh herbs on top for garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best aroma and flavor. Dried herbs can be substituted but use less quantity.
- Ensure potatoes are cut to similar sizes for even cooking.
- If you prefer extra crispiness, you can increase the oven temperature slightly or extend roasting time by a few minutes, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Leftover roasted potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
