Description
Roasted potatoes deliver pure comfort straight from my kitchen to your plate. Crispy edges and tender centers make this simple side dish a total crowd-pleaser that goes with practically anything.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon gold or baby potatoes
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
Cooking and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a scorching 425°F (220°C). The intense heat ensures your potatoes transform into golden, crispy perfection.
- Thoroughly rinse 2 lbs (900 g) of Yukon gold or baby potatoes under cool water, then pat completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Slice each potato into halves or quarters, aiming for roughly uniform pieces that will cook evenly and maximize crispy edges.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil across your potatoes in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring every chunk gets a glossy coating.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves), and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary over the potatoes.
- Toss the ingredients vigorously, guaranteeing each potato gets completely seasoned from every angle.
- Spread the potatoes onto a large baking sheet, positioning them cut-side down with generous breathing room between each piece.
- Slide the sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to encourage uniform browning.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork – potatoes should feel tender inside and display a deep golden exterior.
- Transfer to a serving platter and shower with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley just before presenting at the table.
Notes
- Pat potatoes completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use a heavy-duty baking sheet and preheat it in the oven for extra-crisp potato edges.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan, which steams potatoes instead of roasting them to a golden crunch.
- For a gluten-free and vegan option, simply follow the recipe as written with your favorite herbs and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg