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

Serve them alongside our breakfast casserole with bacon.

rosemary garlic potatoes on a white plate. this recipe

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

Everyone Loves These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes!

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

You’ll love these potatoes, alongside our Asian green beans 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 roasted lemon rosemary chicken.

The best part — these potatoes require no par-boiling or complicated steps, just like our steak french fries. Just a handful of simple ingredients and a sheet pan.

Featured Comment: “I made these tonight for some friends and I’m not joking the husband said “these are some of the best potatoes I’ve ever eaten!”. They are so good!..(see the rest of the comment below) ~ Ashley

close up roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes garnished with fresh rosemary.

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Ingredients

ingredients for roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary
  • 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

How to Make Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Roasted potatoes are easy to make and delicious if you know these basic tips and tricks, which are very similar to our oven roasted carrots and potatoes..

  • 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.

how to make rosemary potatoes
  • 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.

potatoes on a sheet pan

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.

rosemary garlic potatoes recipe.

How to Serve Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Garlic and rosemary potatoes make a great side dish aside from easy garlic mashed potatoes 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:

How to Store Garlic Rosemary Potatoes

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.

Making Rosemary Potatoes in Advance

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.

Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes FAQs

Why can’t I get my roast potatoes crispy?

First, make sure you’re not overcrowding the pan, otherwise, the potatoes will steam instead of roast. Bake the potatoes for at least 45 minutes, and add enough oil to coat the potatoes completely. Lastly, allow plenty of time for the oven to preheat before you begin.

Is it better to boil potatoes before roasting?

It’s not necessary to boil potatoes before roasting them, but this can help you achieve a soft interior and crisp exterior.

How do you not burn garlic when roasting potatoes?

If you’re worried about the garlic burning, leave it off until the last minute or two of baking. Or, replace it with garlic powder instead.

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Garlic Rosemary Potatoes

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Rosemary garlic potatoes make for one delicious side. They are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic, about 3–4 cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary
  • 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
  3. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet pan and spread out into one layer. Do not overcrowd. Roast for 45-50 minutes or until crisp and tender. Toss around a few times during cooking in order to ensure even browning. Allow to cool slightly and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Potatoes: Russet potatoes will produce crisper crusts and fluffier centers. Yukon Golds will be slightly less crisp and have creamier centers.
  • Leftovers: Roasted potatoes taste the best immediately out of the oven. They do keep in the fridge for about 4 days but will not be crispy when reheated.
  • Substitutions: See post for all substitutions.
  • Note: This recipe is all about technique. See post for detailed tips and tricks to making this recipe a success.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 potatoes
  • Calories: 277
  • Sugar: 1.4 g
  • Sodium: 399.9 mg
  • Fat: 10.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42.7 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg