Ingredients
Potatoes
- 3 lb Yukon gold fingerlings or baby potatoes (the smaller the better)
Seasonings and Aromatics
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 sprig rosemary (use more or less to your taste)
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sea salt flakes (to taste)
Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub and rinse the potatoes well to remove any dirt. Add them to a large stockpot along with 1 bay leaf, if using, and cover with cold water.
- Boil the potatoes: Bring the water to a boil and season generously with salt until the water tastes like seawater. Simmer the potatoes for about 15 minutes until al dente—when a knife inserted into a potato meets slight resistance.
- Drain and dry: Drain the potatoes and let them dry in their own steam for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat the oven: While the potatoes are drying, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare garlic: Smash the garlic cloves with the side of a chef’s knife and peel off the papery skins.
- Toss potatoes with seasonings: Transfer the boiled potatoes and garlic cloves to a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with rosemary, paprika, sea salt flakes, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss everything well to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Roast the potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, tossing or shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even golden browning and to prevent garlic from burning.
- Serve: Serve the potatoes hot, garnished with fresh parsley or dill and a few extra sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
- Best potatoes for roasting: Yukon gold, fingerlings, red, or baby potatoes hold their shape well. Choose potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Why boil before roasting: Parboiling potatoes before roasting yields a crispy exterior and tender, fluffy inside without drying them out. Boil for 10-15 minutes depending on potato size.
- Optional smashing: For extra crispness, you can smash the potatoes halfway through roasting to create more surface area for browning.
- Roasted garlic: The garlic becomes sweet and caramelized during roasting and is delicious eaten alongside the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
