For me, the perfect roasted potatoes are that crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside with a beautiful golden color for a yummy roast dinner!
This is the best side dish for any meal, effortless, ready in just 35 minutes, and I guarantee the crispness you will love!
Today, is the perfect time for roasted potatoes. Potatoes are my family's favorite side dish ever; I like to make them into Pizza Fries, Baked Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes, and even sometimes I use leftovers to make Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes and many more.
It really makes a quick and easy snack out of nothing.
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Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Let's talk about the taste and texture of this dish: This dish is enhanced by thyme, but why thyme? I like it because it has a sharp, earthy and minty flavour, which absolutely makes each serving mouthwatering.
The texture is divine with its crisp exterior, while the inside of the roasted potatoes remains delicate and tender to taste.
This dish is absolutely bursting with flavours and has the perfect texture.
Choose The Right Potatoes
The first step to making the best-ever roasted potatoes is to choose the right potato variety.
From all my previous tries, I reached that the best potatoes for roasting are Yukon Golds, Russets, or Red potatoes; they all roasted up very well and give a fluffy interior and a lovely golden color. I also like to cut them into large chunks.
Why We Love This Recipe
- It is only a 5-ingredient recipe! A very short list to find in the grocery market indeed, and this can only mean one thing; a very low-cost recipe to make at home!
- Crispy, delicate, yummy, savory; there are many ways you can describe what this dish tastes like and none of them would disappoint you.
- It is a perfect side dish any day, and anytime you want to prepare it at home!
- Perfectly seasoned, and rich with an excellent set of herbs!
- It is a vegan-friendly dish!
What's in The Recipe?
- Potatoes. The main ingredient for this recipe is potatoes. I used Yukon gold potatoes, you may also use red potatoes if you like.
- Garlic. Adding garlic to your roasted potatoes makes a huge difference in the flavor.
- Parsley. By adding parsley, you will be able to brighten the flavors in this recipe.
- Thyme and Salt. There is no better way to season this recipe other than using thyme. With It, your roasted potato will already have an amazing flavor.
- Olive Oil. I used extra virgin olive oil, you can use any oil you have on hand.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Substitutions & Variations
- Before putting it in the oven, consider topping this dish with parmesan cheese. It creates a cheesy and a more savory flavor for the recipe!
- Consider adding to the recipe some crushed red pepper for a mildly hot and spicy flavor!
- Replace thyme with Italian seasoning; it already has the warm flavor of
ground herbs such as basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, or coriander, depending on the brand you will be using.
How To Make Roasted Potatoes With Thyme And Garlic?
Before starting, preheat oven to 218C / 425F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
One: In a mixing bowl, mix potatoes, garlic, chopped parsley, salt, thyme and oil, toss to coat evenly.
Two: Spread the potatoes out evenly on the baking sheet.
Three: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until crisp and golden. Serve and enjoy!
Top Tips!
- Yukon gold potato is an excellent choice for this recipe as it gets perfectly crisp in the oven; plus once cooked, Yukon gold produces a slightly creamy but so delicate interior. You can also find this type of potato almost anywhere!
- Rather than slicing the potatoes into tiny pieces, larger potato chunks will better emphasize the contrast between the soft centers and crispy outsides of the potatoes.
How To Make Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Here are my 2 tips for making crispy potatoes:
- You have to make sure that the potatoes you are using have been patted dry with tissue paper to remove any possibility of moisture.
- Let your oven preheat thoroughly as well before placing the dish inside.
Serving Suggestion
One of the best things I like about this recipe is that I can serve it as a stand-alone dish. It is already delicious and satiating as it is. However, you can also pair it with so many other delightful dishes such as
Boom Boom Shrimp, Baked Cod With Parmesan or Garlic Butter Herb Chicken Breast and other meaty dishes can go well with a serving or two of this Perfect Roast Potatoes.
You can even pair it with all pasta recipes you know. If you are aiming for more vegan-friendly partners for this dish, you may serve it with Roasted Cauliflower! The list can go on and on, proof that this recipe is a versatile one indeed.
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Perfect Roasted Potatoes With Thyme
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 218C / 425F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mix potatoes, garlic, chopped parsley, salt, thyme and oil, toss to coat evenly.800 g Yukon gold potatoes, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup olive oil
- Spread the potatoes out evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Serve and enjoy!
Kate says
What kind of cooking oil did you use?
Radwa says
I used vegetable oil; you can also use sunflower oil or olive oil.
Olivia says
I served this dish with some green salad, and it was a fantastic light dinner.
Mary says
Can't wait to try this recipe. Looks delicious!
Maxine says
I don't have thyme, so I used basil instead. I also added some chilli powder.
TG says
I also used Italian seasoning instead, and it turned out so good.
Radwa says
Good choice!
Gabriela says
Easy side dish, I like it.