Description
Herb and Garlic Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft inside, infused with garlic, fresh rosemary, and parsley, perfect as a flavorful side dish for various meals including steak and Thanksgiving turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
Herbs and Seasoning
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (or a combination of herbs)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Oils and Fats
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes if desired, then cut them into evenly sized chunks for uniform cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baking soda and potatoes to the pot and cook until the potatoes are just tender but not falling apart, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain and Rough up: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Shake them gently or toss them to rough up the edges; this helps create a crispy texture when roasting.
- Prepare Herb Mixture: In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and butter melted until just warm.
- Coat Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and pour the herb and garlic oil mixture over them. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Roast Potatoes: Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Roast for about 60-75 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Add Parsley and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the potatoes, and toss lightly. Adjust seasoning with extra salt if needed before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their buttery flavor and creamy texture that crisps well when roasted.
- Adding baking soda to boiling water helps break down potato skins for extra crispiness.
- Parboiling potatoes prior to roasting ensures a soft, fluffy interior.
- You can substitute fresh rosemary with thyme or a mix of your favorite herbs.
- For dairy-free version, omit butter or replace with a plant-based alternative.
- Turn the potatoes occasionally during roasting to ensure they crisp evenly on all sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
