Description
Classic rosemary roasted potatoes showcase Mediterranean flavors with crisp edges and herbal notes. Garlic-infused olive oil and fresh rosemary elevate these simple potato wedges for home cooks who desire authentic, flavorful side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) baby potatoes (red, Yukon gold, or a mix), halved or quartered
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously cleanse potatoes and transform into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring optimal roasting potential and textural complexity.
- Seasoning: Lavishly coat potato chunks with premium olive oil, then introduce finely chopped rosemary and crushed garlic, massaging ingredients to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Spicing: Generously dust with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, thoroughly mixing to guarantee each morsel is perfectly seasoned.
- Positioning: Elegantly spread potato cubes across a rimmed baking sheet in a pristine single layer, allowing ample space for caramelization and crisp development.
- Roasting: Position sheet in a preheated 425°F oven, strategically placed on the middle rack. Rotate potatoes midway through the 35-40 minute cooking cycle to achieve a golden, crisp exterior with a tender interior.
- Finishing: Validate doneness by effortlessly piercing with a fork – the potatoes should yield gracefully while sporting a rich, bronzed complexion. Allow a brief 2-3 minute resting period to complete the culinary transformation.
- Serving: Embellish with delicate rosemary sprigs and a whisper of flaky sea salt, presenting these aromatic roasted potatoes as a sublime accompaniment to your main course.
Notes
- Precision in Cutting: Maintain uniform potato cube sizes (roughly 1-inch) to guarantee even roasting and consistent crispiness across all pieces.
- Oil Distribution Technique: Use your hands to massage olive oil thoroughly, ensuring each potato chunk gets a complete, glossy coating for maximum flavor absorption.
- Temperature Calibration: Check your oven’s actual temperature with a separate thermometer, as built-in settings can sometimes vary by 25-50 degrees.
- Preventing Sticking Strategy: Line baking sheet with parchment paper or use a well-seasoned cast-iron pan to prevent potato chunks from adhering and tearing during flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg