🥔 Crispy Garlic-Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Description:
These roasted potatoes are golden, crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. Infused with garlic and thyme, they’re so flavorful that you may never want to eat potatoes any other way again! Perfect as a side dish for chicken, beef, fish, or even a vegetarian main course.
📋 Ingredients
- 2 pounds small potatoes (Yukon Gold or baby red potatoes work best)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prep Potatoes: Wash potatoes well. Cut larger ones in half so all pieces are similar in size.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Finish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy hot and crispy!
📝 Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes, then pat dry before seasoning.
- Add Parmesan cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, dill) can be swapped or added.
- Works great in an air fryer—cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes, shaking halfway.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; give potatoes space to crisp up.
- Use a dark baking sheet for maximum browning.
- Double the recipe if serving a crowd—they disappear fast!
🍽 Servings
- Makes about 4 servings as a side dish.
📊 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 210
- Carbs: 32 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
🌟 Benefits
- Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Packed with potassium, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Healthier than fried potatoes but just as satisfying.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I prepare these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Par-roast for 20 minutes, cool, then finish crisping them in the oven before serving.
Q: Can I use sweet potatoes instead?
A: Absolutely! Adjust roasting time to 20–25 minutes as sweet potatoes cook faster.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Re-crisp in the oven or air fryer.
Q: Can I make them oil-free?
A: Yes, but they won’t be as crispy. Use a light spray of cooking oil instead.