Potato Recipes

This easy roast potato dish is one of the most reliable and versatile potato recipes you can make at home. It is crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of garlic and herb flavor. Perfect for simple potato recipes with few ingredients, this dish works well for potato recipes for dinner, potato recipes vegetarian, and even as a base for crispy potato recipes or oven-style sides. Whether you are looking for everyday comfort food or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe fits easily into any potato recipes list. Explore similar recipes like Potato Recipes for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 kg baby potatoes or other small potatoes, halved
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled and lightly smashed
• 5 fresh thyme sprigs or 3 rosemary sprigs
• Finely chopped parsley or fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) so the oven is fully hot before roasting, which helps the potatoes crisp properly.
• Place the unpeeled garlic cloves on a cutting board and gently smash them with the side of a knife so they burst open but remain mostly whole.
• Add the halved potatoes to a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.
• Toss the potatoes directly on the tray until they are evenly coated, then spread them out in a single layer with cut sides facing down.
• Scatter the smashed garlic cloves and herb sprigs evenly over the tray to infuse flavor as the potatoes roast.
• Roast in the oven for 30 minutes without disturbing so a golden crust can form.
• Remove the tray from the oven and gently toss the potatoes; if any are stuck, leave them as they will release naturally once crisp.
• Return the tray to the oven and roast for another 25–35 minutes until the potatoes are deeply golden, crispy on the outside, and soft inside.
• Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired, and serve immediately.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 5–6