The perfect side dish for virtually anything, Garlic Roasted Potatoes have a short ingredient list, minimal prep time, and turn out deliciously crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
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Recipe Highlights
These Garlic Roasted Potatoes are very easy to make and pair with almost any dinner, from grilled steak or chicken to any roast meat.
- A quick and easy side dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- You can use either fresh or dried garlic.
- Feel free to be creative with the seasoning or the potato cuts: diced, cut into fries, as long as they are the same size for even roasting!
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Ingredients list for the garlic-roasted potatoes
- 3 pounds (1 1/2 kg) Yukon Gold, red, or yellow potatoes, washed and diced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 4 large cloves of garlic finely chopped or minced
- 1 teaspoon each salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
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Which type of potatoes is best for roasting?
Potatoes are usually described as either waxy or starchy. You can roast any kind of potato, including red-skinned, russets, or Yukon gold.
- Thin-skinned potatoes like red or Yukon gold tend to be softer and more buttery in texture. The thin skin helps potatoes heat quickly and evenly, and the centers stay creamy and tender—without turning to mush.
- Thick-skinned potatoes like Russets or baking potatoes are more fluffy inside and crisp on the outside.
To peel or not to peel? Peeling potatoes is up to you. We found that for kids or picky eaters, peeling potatoes is the safest bet! Otherwise, we love the earthy flavor the skin adds, especially with Russet or Idaho potatoes.
If you’re using small potatoes, you can simply cut them into quarters or halves.
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How to roast potatoes
Roasted potatoes are so easy to make, a great side dish that goes with anything! While it’s optional, and if time allows, parboiling the potatoes for 8 minutes is a good way to save time when roasting (you can do this in the morning or the day before). You can also toss the cut potatoes in salt to extract some of their water and help them to crisp better in the oven. Make sure to rinse thoroughly and pat dry before adding olive oil and the remaining seasoning.
- Wash and cut the potatoes to a regular size – 1/2 inch or 1 inch.
- Parboil potatoes for 8 minutes (optional).
- Preheat your oven to a high temperature – 425ºF (220ºC).
- Add olive oil and seasonings, and toss the potatoes to coat them well. Spread on the baking sheet and roast until golden and tender. Follow the recipe card below for the detailed instructions.
Don’t forget to turn the potatoes at least once to get them crispy on all sides. For extra golden potatoes, you can quickly put the potatoes under the broiler for 2-4 minutes after roasting. The garlic and parmesan that stick to the potatoes will form a nice crust that will keep the insides super soft while the exterior of the roasted potatoes will have that irresistible crunch!
We tend to use a lot of garlic in general. Adapt the amount of garlic used in this potato recipe to your liking.
Use kosher salt or sea salt flakes if you can. We love the crunch it adds to the roasted potatoes. Try not to use table salt if you can because it is too fine, and you might put too much of it.
Do not skimp on fresh parsley; it adds a nice color contrast, and the freshness cuts with savory spices and parmesan.
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What Temperature to Roast the Potatoes
We recommend roasting potatoes at 425°F for a crisp, golden exterior. Depending on the type of oven you have, you can adjust the temperature and time if needed.
The following cook times are for 1-inch potatoes:
- Bake at 450°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
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Directions
1. To make the roasted garlic potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (210°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes, drain, then spread over the baking sheet.
3. In the meantime, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, parsley in a bowl.
4. Drizzle the diced potatoes with the mixture and toss to evenly coat.
5. Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake your garlic butter potatoes for 25 minutes, tossing them around after 15 minutes with a spatula, until potatoes are browned and crisped at the edges.
6. Remove the garlic roasted potatoes from the oven, and sprinkle with parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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What to do with leftover potatoes
These roasted potatoes are best fresh out of the oven, but they can still make great leftovers! Let the roasted potatoes cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat them in the oven or on the stovetop to bring the crispiness back to the potatoes. If you reheat the potatoes in the oven, cover the potatoes with foil to avoid drying up.
These roasted potatoes leftovers will be great in a potato salad, or as a topping in your soups and stews.
More roasted potatoes recipes
- Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
- Extra Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges
- Cheesy Garlic Roasted Potatoes
- Garlic Parmesan Butter Roasted Hasselback Potatoes
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Garlic Roasted Potatoes
by eatwell101
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (1 1/2 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes (or red or yellow potatoes) washed and diced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 4 large cloves of garlic finely chopped or minced
- 1 teaspoon each salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF (210°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes, drain, then spread over the baking sheet.
- In the meantime, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, parsley in a bowl.
- Drizzle the diced potatoes with the mixture and toss to evenly coat.
- Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake your garlic butter potatoes for 25 minutes, tossing them around after 15 minutes with a spatula, until potatoes are browned and crisped at the edges.
- Remove the garlic roasted potatoes from the oven, and sprinkle with parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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