Description
Transform humble potatoes into a culinary masterpiece with this recipe for perfectly golden, shatteringly crisp Garlic Roast Potatoes. Fluffy interiors, aromatic garlic, and the perfect crunch make this side dish an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (about 1 kg) Russet Potatoes (or Maris Piper/Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6–8 cloves Garlic, minced or finely chopped
- ¼ cup Olive Oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary (or 2 tsp fresh, finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme (or 1 tsp fresh, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Sea Salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- **Preheat Oven & Prep Potatoes:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into roughly 1-inch chunks or wedges.
- **Parboil the Potatoes:** Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 7-10 minutes, or until just tender.
- **Drain and Rough Up:** Drain potatoes thoroughly. Return to the empty hot pot, cover, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to rough up the surfaces.
- **Prepare the Garlic-Herb Oil:** In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper.
- **Coat the Potatoes:** Pour the garlic-herb oil mixture over the roughed-up potatoes. Toss gently but thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
- **Arrange on Baking Sheet:** Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- **Roast to Golden Perfection:** Roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through (after about 20 minutes) until deeply golden brown and beautifully crisp.
- **Final Touches & Serve:** Remove from oven. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet to prevent steaming. Adjust garlic and herbs to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg