Description
Simple, crispy roasted baby potatoes with fresh garlic and rosemary. These golden, herb-kissed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep!
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes, rinsed and dried thoroughly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or more to taste)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (about 200°C). While it’s heating, wash your baby potatoes under cold water and dry them REALLY well with a kitchen towel. This is important — wet potatoes = steamed potatoes instead of crispy ones! Keep those skins on; they’re the best part.
In a large bowl, combine the dried potatoes with olive oil and toss until they’re all glistening. Add the minced garlic and chopped rosemary, then sprinkle generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Now comes the fun part — get your hands in there and toss everything together until every single potato is coated in that fragrant mixture.
Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on your baking sheet. Don’t crowd them! They need space to get crispy, not steamy. Roast in the preheated oven for 20–30 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. About halfway through, give the pan a good shake or stir to promote even browning on all sides.
Your potatoes are ready when the outsides are golden-brown and crispy, and a fork slides through easily. If you want them EXTRA crispy, give them another 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish while they’re still hot. I sometimes add an extra sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving.
Notes
- Size matters: If your baby potatoes are different sizes, cut the larger ones in half so everything cooks evenly.
- Don’t skip the shake: Tossing or shaking the pan halfway through ensures every side gets crispy and golden.
- Temperature trick: Make sure your oven is fully preheated. A hot oven from the start = better crisping.
- Common mistake: Overcrowding the pan! Give those potatoes breathing room. Use two baking sheets if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American