The Garlic Roasted Potatoes I Make Every Single Week

When it comes to side dishes, you simply can’t beat garlic roasted potatoes. This 3-ingredient, 3-step recipe is so easy it's foolproof and produces crispy, creamy, garlicky potatoes every single time.

Oct 23, 2024 - 16:00
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The Garlic Roasted Potatoes I Make Every Single Week
Roasted halved potatoes in a large white serving bowl, sprinkled with flakey salt and parsley
Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita

I love garlic roasted potatoes. There is hardly a week that goes by that I don't have them as a side dish with one meal or another. I started making them as breakfast potatoes on the weekends, and over time, they became my most trusted side dish for every meal.

There are so many ways to serve this all-purpose recipe. I like to serve them for breakfast with a drippy poached egg, but they’re also perfect with most main dishes, like chicken, beef, pork, or seafood. Sometimes I even serve them as dinner, topped with cheesy sauce and roasted broccoli. I’ve also served them at room temperature as an appetizer with a creamy herb dip.

Garlic roasted potatoes are in such frequent rotation at my house that I don’t need a recipe to make them. In case you do, I’ve written down my thoroughly tested method for crisp on the outside, fluffy on the outside potatoes every time.

Roasted halved potatoes on a baking sheet, sprinkled with flakey salt and parsley, getting scooped up with a spatula
Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita

Quick Tips for Making Garlic Roasted Potatoes

  • If you can’t find baby Yukon gold potatoes, use bigger Yukon gold potatoes and cut them into 1-inch pieces. 
  • This recipe is easily divided or multiplied. The ratios work for any amount—just make sure to space them out on the baking sheet, dividing them between more than one pan if needed.
  • There is no need to flip the potatoes during cooking; leaving the potatoes cut side down creates a brown, crispy texture. It also makes this recipe largely hands-off.

Easy Recipe Variations

This is a simple recipe that, while delicious as-is, is easy to tweak. Add dried oregano along with the garlic for a bit of herbiness. If you want a Tex-Mex spin, they are also great with a little taco seasoning or chili powder. Garlic roasted potatoes are, like most things, excellent with grated Parmesan cheese. Add a handful to the bowl for a little salty crispiness. 

Roasted halved potatoes on a baking sheet, sprinkled with flakey salt and parsley
Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita

Garlicky Goodness

Preheat the oven to 425°F.   

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the potatoes:

Cut the potatoes in half. Place them in a medium bowl with the olive oil, garlic powder (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic. Toss until well coated.

Roast:

Transfer the potatoes to the prepared pan spread out into a single layer, cut side down. Roast until browned and crisp and the interior is fork tender, about 30 minutes. 

Top with parsley and flaky sea salt, if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature. 

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They are best reheated in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F. You can also use leftovers to make a quick hash on the stovetop.

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