Description
Perfectly crispy garlic butter roasted potatoes elevate any meal with their irresistible golden exterior and rich, herb-infused flavor. Hungry diners will savor each perfectly seasoned bite of this simple yet elegant side dish that brings comfort and culinary joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) potatoes
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) butter
Seasoning:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Herbs and Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even roasting.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and cut them into uniform 1-inch chunks, maintaining consistent size for balanced cooking.
- Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, then mince garlic cloves finely to release maximum flavor.
- Combine melted butter with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes in the bowl, whisking until well incorporated.
- Add potato chunks to the butter mixture, tossing comprehensively to ensure each piece is evenly coated with seasoned butter.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, ensuring pieces do not overlap to promote crispy edges.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through to guarantee uniform browning and crispiness.
- Remove from oven when potatoes are golden brown, crispy on the exterior, and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Immediately sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over hot potatoes for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately while potatoes remain hot and crisp.
Notes
- Prep your potatoes carefully by cutting them into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking and crispy exteriors.
- Use clarified butter or ghee for extra crispiness and a richer flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Space potatoes generously on the baking sheet to prevent steaming, allowing each piece to develop a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or oregano to customize the flavor and match different main course pairings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg