Imagine sinking your fork into a golden-brown, crispy potato that's bursting with garlic and herb flavor - a side dish so irresistible it'll steal the show from your main course! These Garlic Roasted Baby Red Potatoes are about to become your new go-to recipe that will have everyone at the dinner table begging for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and some culinary magic, you'll transform humble potatoes into a restaurant-worthy side that's both incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Ensure the oven rack is positioned in the center for even roasting.
- Thoroughly wash the baby red potatoes under cool running water. Pat them completely dry using clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Cut the potatoes into uniform 1-
- 5 inch chunks, ensuring they are roughly the same size to promote even cooking. Leave the skin on for added texture and nutrition.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together to create a fragrant seasoning mixture.
- Add the potato chunks to the bowl and toss thoroughly, ensuring each potato piece is evenly coated with the oil and herb mixture.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper roasting and crispy edges.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring or flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure golden brown coloration on all sides.
- Check potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork. They should be tender inside and crispy on the outside with a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and optionally garnish with additional fresh chopped rosemary.
Tips
- • For maximum crispiness, make sure to thoroughly dry the potatoes before seasoning. Excess moisture prevents that perfect golden-brown exterior. • Use a large baking sheet and spread potatoes in a single layer to ensure even roasting. Overcrowding will steam the potatoes instead of roasting them. • Don't skip stirring the potatoes halfway through cooking - this ensures all sides get that beautiful golden color and crispy texture. • Fresh rosemary makes a huge difference, but if you don't have it, dried rosemary works too. Just use about 1 teaspoon instead. • For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese in the last 5 minutes of roasting for a crispy, cheesy crust. • Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after roasting to allow the exterior to set and become extra crispy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
