Crispy Roasted Potatoes
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Make irresistibly crispy roasted potatoes that pair perfectly with everything from steak to salmon!
Photo by Alexandra Grablewski (Chronicle Books, 2018)
This roasted potato recipe from my first cookbook is a true go-to side dish: loved by everyone, easy to make, and pairs with just about anything. The only fussy part of the recipe is arranging the potatoes cut-side down in the pan, but it’s totally worth it for that extra crispiness. Adding the garlic midway through cooking helps prevent it from burning, allowing it to infuse the potatoes with flavor without becoming bitter. Fresh herbs really elevate roasted potatoes—feel free to get creative and try different variations depending on what you’re serving.
“I’ve been looking for a truly delicious and crispy roasted potato recipe. This is IT!”
What You’ll Need To Make Roasted Potatoes
- Baby potatoes: Baby potatoes are perfect for roasting due to their thin, delicate skin, which adds extra flavor and texture. These small, early-harvested potatoes don’t need peeling—just rinse them under cold water to remove any dirt before roasting.
- Extra-virgin olive oil: Olive oil helps crisp the potatoes while adding richness, while the salt and pepper enhance their natural flavor.
- Herbs: Fresh rosemary and thyme bring earthy, fragrant notes that pair beautifully with roasted potatoes.
- Garlic cloves: The garlic infuses the potatoes with savory aroma and flavor as they roast.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the rack in the middle. On a rimmed 13 x 18-inch baking sheet (don’t line it with foil, or the potatoes might stick), add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the rosemary and thyme. Toss everything together to coat.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer, cut-side down—this will help them crisp up—and roast for 15 minutes. Take them out of the oven, add the garlic, and give everything a good stir. If the potatoes are stuck to the pan, use a spatula to scrape them up.
Roast for about 20 minutes more, or until the potatoes are a lovely golden brown color, crisp outside, and tender inside.
Sprinkle with the remaining herbs, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Transfer to a platter and serve the potatoes while they’re still crispy and hot.
Looking for ideas for what to serve with roasted potatoes? They’re wonderful with any of the following main dishes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon
- Grilled Chicken
- Rack of Lamb
- Pan-Seared Steaks
- Pan-Seared Halibut
- Sheet-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Crab Cakes
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes (any color or a mix), halved (see note)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- 5 garlic cloves, cut into halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
- Directly on a rimmed 13 x 18-inch baking sheet (do not line the pan with foil, as the potatoes will stick), toss the potatoes with the oil, salt, pepper, half of the rosemary, and half of the thyme. Arrange the potatoes so that they are cut-side down. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Add the garlic and stir, scraping the potatoes up with a spatula if they are stuck to the pan (don't worry if they flip over at this point). Roast for about 20 minutes more, or until the potatoes are crisp outside and tender inside.
- Sprinkle with the remaining herbs, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a platter and serve while still hot and crispy.
- Note: If your potatoes vary in size, some may need to be cut into thirds. The idea is to make them all about the same size so that they cook evenly.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 141
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Delicious! My garlic did burn though even though I added midway so they were not edible. Not sure why?
Were your garlic cloves on the smaller side? If so, the would cook faster. Maybe next time, I’d add them just a bit later in the roasting process.
Hi Jenn, I love your recipes and have your book. The roasted baby potatoes are amazing. I have two questions:
1. Can I use an aluminum disposable sheet pan?
2. If I want to add sliced onions should I do it as the same time as the garlic?
Thanks,Vakerie
Hi Valerie, thanks for your kind words so glad you like the recipes! I’ve never made these on a disposable sheet pan but I think it should work. And regarding the onions, if you slice them a little thicker, I put them in with the potatoes. If you go with thinner slices, I put them in with the garlic. Hope you enjoy!
Followed the recipe exactly and ended up with potatoes that’s “crisp outside and tender inside.” Husband loved it. Thanks, Jenn!
So easy and beyond delicious! Followed the recipe without a single change. Prepped everything in the morning as I was going to be out all day leaving potatoes soaking in cold water until ready to bake. Simply dried them and roasted as recipe indicated. Super easy and as per usual, got rave reviews. Served them with Jenn’s grilled chicken which was marinating and also ready to grill, asparagus and (in season) steamed yellow beans served on the side. .
Crispy and truly delightful. Need one for chicken too.
Can these potatoes be made ahead of time and reheated?
I think these are definitely at their best right after roasting, but if you have leftovers, I’d put them in a 350-degree oven for a few minutes to crisp them back up.
Oops!
I forgot to add my 5 starts!
These are great and everyone loved them!…and they’re very simple to put together. The fresh herbs and the halved garlic cloves added such a lovely subtle essence.
There is one adjustment that I would make (which is all on my end). I ended up using the little baby “creamer” potatoes from Trader Joe’s (1 lb bag), which are roughly no bigger than 1.5” in diameter. Because they are so small I find that I probably need to reduce the baking time by about 5 minutes (if I use the same potatoes) because mine came out a wee bit overdone (I followed the time exactly as instructed).
With that said, I have two questions for you, Jenn.
1) If I’m going to use the same potatoes thus reducing the baking time by 5 minutes should I a) add the garlic and remaining herbs after 10 minutes, which will allow the garlic to still have 20 minutes in the oven or b) should I merely reduce the baking time by 5 minutes, but continue to do everything else as instructed?
2) Is this dish something that some fresh grated parm could be added to and, if so, how much would you add and when?…or do you feel it’s best left as is?
Hi Jeffrey, yes and yes! And so glad everyone enjoyed them. 😊
Thoughts on preparing potatoes with herbs and oil ahead of time in zip lock bag and then roasting next day?
Hi Ellen, the potatoes may get discolored and generate a fair amount of water so I think these are best prepared shortly before they’re roasted. Sorry!
I’ve always used parchment paper. Do you think that would make a difference in the crispness? Such easier cleanup.
I do think it would affect the crispness – sorry!