Name: Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1½ lb baby potatoes (halved); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 sprigs rosemary (chopped)

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Simple and delicious, these crispy Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are a delicious side dish that goes with any meal. They’re not only simple enough for a weeknight meal but also perfect for a holiday spread. You won’t be able to get enough of these crispy potatoes!

If you want an easy side dish, then these rosemary roast potatoes are just what you need. They’re so simple to make, and everyone will love them. Sometimes, I just eat them on their own because they’re just that good!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It comes together effortlessly. It may seem like it’s a lot of work compared to just tossing the potatoes straight into the oven, but it isn’t that much more work to do the extra step of boiling the potatoes! Trust me, it’s worth it.
The edges are so crispy, while the inside is creamy and fluffy. I truly cannot get enough of it.
It’s a simple enough side dish to pull off on a busy weeknight, but it’s so good, it’s always on the holiday menu.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make rosemary potatoes.

baby potatoes — I use Boomer Gold Yellow Creamer Potato, but you can use any baby potato variety. I prefer using baby potatoes over large ones, but you can larger potatoes if you prefer. You’ll have to cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.
seasoning — I season the potatoes with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
rosemary — I love fresh rosemary for these roasted potatoes but you can use dried rosemary if that’s all you have on hand.
oil — I like to use olive oil but you can use any neutral oil to roast the potatoes in.

How to Make Crispy Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Set of two photos showing potatoes boiled and added to a bowl.

Add the baby potatoes into a pot of salted water. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the potatoes and let the potatoes sit and continue to drain for 5 minutes in the colander. Pat dry if needed.

Set of two photos showing potatoes seasoned and added to a sheet pan.

Heat the oven to 475F.
Toss the potatoes in oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and rosemary.
Place the seasoned potatoes onto a large sheet pan, with the potatoes generously spaced.
Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes and then flip the potatoes over and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.

Crispy rosemary potatoes on a sheet pan.

Recipe Tips and Notes

It’s important to roast the potatoes on high heat as it helps the exterior of the potatoes crisp up.
Use two sheet pans if you need to. Avoid packing the potatoes tightly on the sheet pans to avoid them steaming in the oven.
Boiling the potatoes beforehand means you can focus on roasting the potatoes until golden perfection instead of making sure the potatoes are cooked through.
For more surface area to crisp up, you can always give the potatoes a rough shake in a large bowl after they’ve been boiled. They’re delicate at that time and they’re break up and spread out a bit.
Oil the potatoes generously. You want the potatoes to practically fry in the oven.
Make sure the potatoes are dry before oiling and seasoning them. The water will prevent the oil and seasoning to stick well.
A squeeze of fresh lemon overtop the rosemary potatoes makes for a delicious and fresh addition.
Make sure to boil the potatoes in the water from the start, and not add potatoes to boiled water. This ensures the potatoes cook evenly.

A spoon tucked under multiple pieces of crispy potatoes with rosemary.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: once cooled, store the roasted baby potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Reheat: I like to reheat the potatoes in an air fryer or oven to keep the potatoes crispy.

Serving Suggestions

These crispy roasted potatoes go with so many dishes! Here are a few recipes I love to make with these rosemary potatoes:

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

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Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 sprigs rosemary, chopped

Equipment

sheet pan

Instructions

Add the baby potatoes into a pot of salted water. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. There needs to be enough water to cover the potatoes plus 2 inches on top.
Drain the potatoes and let the potatoes sit and continue to drain for 5 minutes in the colander. Pat dry if needed.
Heat the oven to 475F.
Toss the potatoes in oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and rosemary. Then, transfer the seasoned potatoes onto a large sheet pan, with the potatoes generously spaced.
Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes and then flip the potatoes over and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.

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Author: Carmy

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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