Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

posted by Katya on Sep 18, 2020 (updated Jan 30, 2023) 5 comments »

Learn how to make extra-crispy roasted rosemary garlic potatoes! These require no extra steps – simply a sheet pan and the ingredients.

These roasted potatoes make a great side dish for a wide variety of meals, such as breakfast and main entrées.

Side Dish that Everyone Loves!

A side dish that everyone loves! These garlic and rosemary potatoes are perfectly crunchy on the outside with a soft and velvety inside.

You’ll love these potatoes as a side dish for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas but they’re also simple enough to put together for an easy weeknight dinner to serve alongside a chicken entrée.

The best part — these potatoes require no par-boiling or complicated steps. Just a handful of simple ingredients and a sheet pan.

Ingredients for Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Potatoes: I like Russet potatoes as they are easy to find at just about any supermarket. Plus Russet potatoes produce crisper crusts and fluffier centers. Yukon Golds work just as good but they are just less crispy.
Garlic: Nothing beats fresh garlic. For best flavor, peel, and mince the garlic yourself. Avoid using pre-minced garlic or garlic powder.
Rosemary: I try to use fresh herbs whenever possible and just like garlic, fresh rosemary is the way to go. However, dried spices are very convenient and if you must, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary instead.
Oil: Olive oil or avocado oil is great for roasting potatoes. I use both interchangeably.
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

ingredients for roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary

How to Make Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Roasted potatoes are easy to make and delicious if you know these basic tips and tricks.

Step 1: Peel and pat dry.

Whether you use Russet potatoes or Yukon Golds, peel the potatoes and rinse under cold water. If you like extra texture, leave the skin on. Just make sure to scrub potatoes clean under running water. Pat dry with a few sheets of paper towels before slicing.

Step 2: Cut into cubes and toss with oil.

Cut the potatoes into roughly one-inch cubes. You want them close to the same size so they roast evenly. Add to a large mixing bowl with the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Using a spoon or a pair of tongs, thoroughly toss around until evenly coated.

Step 3: Don’t overcrowd the pan.

Just like all vegetables, potatoes need breathing room on the pan so they can brown and crisp up. Make sure you’re not overcrowding them. Meaning they’re not on top of each other but instead spread in one layer with some space around.

Tip: If you make roasted potatoes (or any other kind of roasted vegetables) regularly, I recommend a half sheet-pan or a larger pan for roasting.

Step 4: Toss & toss.

You’ll want to roast the potatoes at 400 F for about 45-50 minutes, turning and shaking them a few times during cooking to ensure even browning. A pair of tongs work great for this step.

Making in Advance and Leftovers

Roasted potatoes are best enjoyed immediately. Just like fries, they’re perfectly crunchy and crispy right when they come out of the oven. Leftovers do keep refrigerated for up to 4 days but they will not taste the same when reheated.

If you’re looking to prepare potatoes in advance you can peel them, place them into a bowl, and cover with cold water. Refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours. On the day of roasting, simply drain the potatoes, pat dry with a few sheets of paper towels, and slice into cubes.

Serving Suggestions

Garlic and rosemary potatoes make a great side dish for a wide variety of meals. They’re an especially good option for quick stovetop dinners. Put your potatoes in the oven before you get started on the rest, and they’ll be done around the time your entrée is finished.

Serve roasted potatoes as a side dish for these meals:

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