Description
Crispy Rosemary Potatoes feature tender Yukon Gold potatoes infused with garlic and rosemary, microwaved to speed cooking, then roasted to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a flavorful, crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
Seasonings and Oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (24 grams)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (1 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover’s Seasoning
- fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
- flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Microwave the potatoes: Place the quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate to trap steam and microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Dry and season the potatoes: After microwaving, pat the potatoes as dry as possible using a clean towel. Add kosher salt to the bowl and stir vigorously for 2-4 minutes to rough up the edges, which helps create a crispier crust during roasting.
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (or 400°F if using a convection oven) to get ready to roast the potatoes.
- Infuse olive oil and butter with flavors: In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary; sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic softens and turns golden brown. Add butter and allow it to melt. Strain the oil mixture to separate it from the garlic and rosemary; reserve the strained solids for later.
- Coat the potatoes: Toss the potatoes in the infused olive oil mixture until evenly coated. Sprinkle with Flavor God Garlic Lover’s Seasoning and ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. Spread the potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single, even layer.
- Roast the potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Use a spatula to toss the potatoes for even cooking and roast for another 20 minutes. Add the reserved garlic and rosemary mixture, toss thoroughly, and roast an additional 20 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, optionally top the potatoes with fresh chopped parsley and flaky sea salt for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Microwaving potatoes before roasting reduces total cooking time and helps them cook evenly.
- Patting the potatoes dry and roughing up edges creates a crispier texture during roasting.
- Straining the infused oil removes garlic and rosemary pieces but reserving them and adding back later enhances flavor without burning.
- Use a spatula to toss potatoes halfway through roasting to ensure even browning.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and garlic lover’s seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
