Are you tired of boring, soggy potato side dishes that leave you disappointed? Get ready to revolutionize your dinner table with these irresistibly crispy roasted rosemary potatoes that are guaranteed to steal the show! Imagine golden-brown, herb-infused potato perfection that's so delicious, your family and friends will be begging for seconds before they've even finished their first bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Ensure the rack is positioned in the center of the oven for even roasting.
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them completely dry using clean kitchen towels or paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Cut the baby potatoes in half, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size to promote even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together to create a uniform seasoning mixture.
- Add the halved potatoes to the bowl and toss gently, ensuring each potato is evenly coated with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Spread the potatoes cut-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer without overcrowding to allow proper browning and crispiness.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on all sides.
- Check the potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork. They should be golden brown, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional fresh rosemary if desired.
Tips
- The key to ultimate crispiness is thoroughly drying your potatoes before roasting. Any excess moisture will prevent that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Use fresh rosemary if possible - the flavor is dramatically more vibrant compared to dried herbs.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Give your potatoes space to breathe, which allows them to crisp up instead of steaming.
- Cut potatoes to uniform size to ensure even cooking. This prevents some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- For extra crispiness, place the baking sheet on the center rack and consider using a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet that conducts heat evenly.
- Turning the potatoes halfway through cooking ensures they brown beautifully on all sides and develop that coveted crispy exterior.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
