Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe.
  2. Everything you’ll need to make this recipe.
  3. Here’s how to make this recipe.
  4. These pro tips will make this recipe a success.
  5. Frequently asked questions about this recipe.
  6. You'll love these other side dish recipes.
  7. Watch how to make this recipe.
  8. Have I Convinced You to Make This Recipe?
  9. Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Recipe

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A springtime blend added to potatoes creates a simple but powerful side dish. Garlic, paprika, and rosemary coat each bite with fresh flavor. Cornstarch makes the potatoes crispy, while Parmesan cheese finishes off the dish with a salty twang. This classic pairs perfectly with any meal and is great for a last-minute addition to the spread.

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Why I love this recipe.

Food does not need a long recipe with endless ingredients to be delicious and worthy of a special meal. This recipe for garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes proves that simple, maybe even pantry staples for some, ingredients can create a perfect dish in under an hour. To utilize the best of the spring, I use new potatoes. They are young potatoes that cook quickly and have the perfect creamy interior. There is no need to make a casserole. These are simply prepared with olive oil, spices, herbs, and a small amount of cornstarch to ensure they are crisp on the outside. Once roasted, they will become a favorite and soon be a recurring staple.

Oval dish filled with crispy rosemary roasted potatoes topped with fresh herbs and shredded cheese.

Everything you’ll need to make this recipe.

  • New potatoes
  • Garlic powder and onion powder
  • Cornstarch
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh rosemary
White marble surface filled with ingredients needed for rosemary roasted potatoes including small potatoes, spices, oil, cheese, and herbs.

Here’s how to make this recipe.

  1. Prepare the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them into a bowl. Douse with olive oil.
  1. Add flavoring. Add cornstarch, black pepper, kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to the potatoes. Finely chop the rosemary and add to the bowl. Mix together, ensuring all the potatoes are evenly coated in oil and flavorings.
  1. Roast the potatoes. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread the potatoes into an even layer. Place into a 425°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. Grate parmesan cheese over the potatoes. If desired, sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve warm.

These pro tips will make this recipe a success.

  • Ensure the potatoes are cut into even sizes, which will allow them the same amount of time to roast, giving the dish uniformity. The smaller the pieces are, the faster they’ll roast.
  • Using garlic powder works best for this recipe because of the high heat during roasting. Fresh garlic tends to burn at this level and length of roasting. This gives it a more bitter taste. The dried garlic powder gives the garlic taste without the bitterness.
  • If available, use the convection setting on the oven when roasting the potatoes. This turns on a fan in the back of the oven. The fan helps circulate the hot air evenly around the oven. The potatoes get a crispy exterior while being all being roasted at a similar rate.
Crispy rosemary roasted potatoes topped with shredded cheese and fresh herbs right after coming out of the oven.

Frequently asked questions about this recipe.

What type of potato works best? Can this be made with sweet potatoes instead?

Small new potatoes work best for this recipe. A Yukon Gold or russet potato would work, but it would need to be cut down to the correct size. A sweet potato may have an interesting flavor with the other spices in this recipe, and it would need to be sliced down to the correct size, but it would work.

Can this be made spicy?

Of course! You can add red pepper flakes or ground cayenne if you want some spice.

How long will this last after preparing?

The crispy texture of these potatoes is best when fresh. However, any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and will last for 5 to 7 days.

Oval serving platter filled with crispy rosemary roasted potatoes topped with chopped fresh herbs and shredded cheese.

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Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

5 from 5 votes
A springtime blend added to potatoes creates a simple but powerful side dish. Garlic, paprika, and rosemary coat each bite with fresh flavor. Cornstarch makes the potatoes crispy, while Parmesan cheese finishes off the dish with a salty twang. This classic pairs perfectly with any meal and is great for a last-minute addition to the spread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lb new potatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. If a convection setting is available, use convection at 425°F. Cut the potatoes into quarters.
    3 lb new potatoes
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, cornstarch, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and rosemary. Toss to combine and evenly coat the potatoes in the mixture.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
  • Spread the potatoes out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the preheated 425°F oven until the potatoes are crisp on the outside with a soft and creamy interior, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a serving dish. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and serve immediately.
    ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Notes

Ensure the potatoes are cut into even sizes, which will allow them the same amount of time to roast, giving the dish uniformity. The smaller the pieces are, the faster they’ll roast.
Using garlic powder works best for this recipe because of the high heat during roasting. Fresh garlic tends to burn at this level and length of roasting. This gives it a more bitter taste. The dried garlic powder gives the garlic taste without the bitterness.
If available, use the convection setting on the oven when roasting the potatoes. This turns on a fan in the back of the oven. The fan helps circulate the hot air evenly around the oven. The potatoes get a crispy exterior while being all being roasted at a similar rate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 282kcal
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Difficulty Easy
Method Roasting

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  1. 5 stars
    This was a delicious and easy recipe for a crowd! Everyone LOVED them!! Thanks for another great recipe Kaleb!