Description
A simple, cozy side dish of baby potatoes roasted with garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil to achieve a perfectly crispy exterior and tender interior. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (mix of red and yellow), washed and halved
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the baby potatoes and pat dry. Halve any larger than a golf ball for even cooking. Finely chop rosemary and thyme, and mince garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly. Add lemon zest if using and toss again.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded or overlapping.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 35-40 minutes, stirring or flipping halfway through for even browning. Potatoes are done when tender inside and crispy golden on the edges.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Dry potatoes thoroughly before roasting to avoid steaming. Roast at high heat (425°F) for crispy edges. Flip potatoes halfway through cooking for even browning. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet with olive oil to maintain crispiness. You can prep potatoes the night before by cutting and tossing with oil and herbs, then refrigerate until roasting.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 150
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: garlic herb roasted baby potatoes, roasted potatoes, easy side dish, crispy potatoes, garlic potatoes, herb potatoes, oven roasted potatoes