Roasted Rosemary Potatoes | Recipe (2024)

How to roastperfect roasted rosemary potatoes. A recipe featuring Russet potatoes and fresh rosemary.

Roasted rosemary potatoes are simple to make and require the bare minimum when it comes to ingredients. They're perfect alongside just about any protein, including eggs, making them the ideal dinnertime or brunch companion.

However, a simple side dish like roasted rosemary potatoes still carries with it the potential to go terribly wrong. I don't know about you, but I've got no time for soggy, oven-baked potatoes. No siree. Roasted potatoes should be crispy, and carry with them that signature potato crunch that leaves you yearning for more. If the potatoes are not roasted are properly, you will be left with a lackluster batch. This recipeensures perfectly roasted potatoes every single time, but first, let's talk about the how and the why.

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT ROASTED POTATOES

THE SIZE OF THE POTATOES

The first step in making perfect roasted potatoes is to cut them into equally shaped sizes. The more uniform they are in size, the more uniformly they will cook. In other words, they will all cook in the same amount of time.

THE OIL YOU FOR ROASTING POTATOES MATTERS

The oil is also a very important aspect of roasting potatoes. I tend to gravitate more toward canola oil for roasting at high temperatures as it has a higher smoke point, allowing our potatoes more time in the oven before they begin to go from golden-brown to black...cause nobody wants their potatoes that crispy.

THE BEST TEMPERATURE TO ROAST POTATOES

The best temperature to roast potatoes at is 425°. This temperature,in combinationwith thecanola oil, ensures a crispy and golden crust.

HOW LONG DO YOU BAKE ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES

Rosemary potatoes roasted at 425° take about 45-50 minutes in the oven.

THE TRICK TO PERFECTLY ROASTED POTATOES

The trick to getting perfectly roasted potatoes, with crispy-crunchy edges on every side is simple -- you must toss them at least once throughout the cooking process. I've found the easiest way to toss the potatoes is to first line the baking sheet with nonstick aluminumfoil. Even with a coating of oil, the potatoes still have a tendency to stick to the pan. The nonstick foil ensures you will be able to quickly and easily give them a toss, and when tossing, I tend to reach for the largest, widest spatula I can find.

But, they wouldn't be roasted rosemary potatoes without the rosemary, now would they? For the flavor portion of this recipe, fresh rosemary is best. Fresh herbs add a vivacious kick to just about anydish, and these potatoes are no exception. And, for the seasoning, you need to look no further than Kosher salt and a little black pepper.

Few ingredients are required, only a touch of know-how and technique, and you are guaranteed perfectly roasted rosemary potatoes every time. You can count on this recipe to be a crowd-pleaser across the board: Men, women and children alike could enjoy them with just about any meal, at any given time of day. Please, enjoy.

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