Best Oven Roasted Potatoes Ever
Crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, these oven roasted potatoes are an easy and delicious side dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese (for last 10 minutes of roasting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and cut 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
- Place potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and parboil for 8-10 minutes until just tender but still firm.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and shake gently to roughen the edges.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Avoid overcrowding.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy on the outside and tender inside.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese over hot potatoes after roasting.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Parboiling the potatoes before roasting is key to achieving a fluffy interior and crispy exterior. Roughing up the edges after draining increases crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Preheating the baking sheet can enhance crispiness. For a richer flavor, substitute olive oil with vegan butter or add Parmesan cheese in the last 10 minutes of roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of roast
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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