Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes
Crispy roasted baby potatoes made without boiling; golden, fluffy, and perfectly seasoned with garlic and herbs for the ultimate easy side dish.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4
Calories: 235kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet (Preheated for maximum crispiness)
- Mixing bowl (For tossing potatoes with oil and seasoning)
- Sharp knife (For halving larger potatoes)
- Kitchen towel (For drying potatoes completely)
- Spatula (For flipping potatoes halfway through roasting)
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 lbs Baby potatoes - Red, yellow, or mixed varieties
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil - For coating and crisping
- 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Adds depth and aroma
For the Herb Coating
- 4 cloves Garlic - Minced finely
- 2 tablespoon Fresh rosemary - Chopped
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves - Optional for extra flavor
- 2 tablespoon Butter - Melted for herb toss
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese - Sprinkle while hot
- Flaky sea salt - Adds crunch and finish
- Lemon zest - For a bright citrus kick
- Extra herbs - For garnish and aroma
Instructions
- Wash and pat potatoes completely dry.
- Halve large ones, leave small ones whole.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat baking sheet in oven at 425°F for 5 minutes.
- Place potatoes cut side down in single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes undisturbed for crispy bottoms.
- Turn potatoes and roast 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Combine with butter, garlic, rosemary, parsley, and thyme.
- Add optional toppings like Parmesan or lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 235kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg (2%) | Sodium: 310mg (13%) | Potassium: 890mg (25%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 280IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 22mg (27%) | Calcium: 32mg (3%) | Iron: 1.2mg (7%)