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Garlic Roasted Potatoes - quick, easy and the best roasted potatoes with garlic, butter and olive oil. This is one of the best potato recipes in oven.
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potato is one of the best potato recipes ever!
Oven roasted potatoes recipe is the best method of making and cooking potatoes. You can use either red potatoes, yellow potatoes or a combination of both.
These mouthwatering garlic roasted potatoes is a great side dish that pair well with just about anything.
You can also roast baby potatoes in the oven as they are easy to eat. Every bite is packed full of flavors and delicious!
Ingredients For Garlic Roasted Potatoes Recipe
When it comes to potatoes, simple ingredients go a long way. All you need are the following ingredients:
- Yellow and red baby potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Roast Potatoes In Oven
This easy recipe takes only 10 minutes active time.
First, prepare the potatoes and mix well with all the ingredients above.
Next, roast in oven for 15 minutes, then turn potatoes over and baste with oil and roast for another 15-20 minutes before serving.
Cooking Tips
For the best results, please follow my baking tips below.
- Use a combination of olive oil and unsalted butter.
- Slice the potatoes into hasselback potatoes so every slit of the potato is loaded with garlic, butter and herb.
- For the best, tender, buttery, garlicky roasted potatoes, baste them with olive oil and butter while roasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
I recommend roasting potatoes at 425F in the oven.
425 degrees Fahrenheit is the magic temperature (equivalent to 220C or 220 degrees Celsius.)
It will take an average of 35-45 minutes to cook in the oven. The length of time depends on the potato size.
To check doneness, use a fork to poke through. If the inside is tender, it’s done.
This potato recipe is only 221 calories per serving. Since the calories are so low, this is a healthy recipe.
What To Serve With Garlic Roasted Potatoes
This meal is best served with a main dish. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (500g) baby potatoes, washed and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218°C).
- Place each potato on a wooden spoon and cut horizontal slits on the potatoes. In a small bowl, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper together. Stir to combine well. Toss the potatoes with the garlic mixture, coat well. Make sure the garlic mixture gets inside the slits of the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a roasting pan.
- Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes, then turn them over and baste with the garlic oil. Roast for another 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I make these in my air fryeer, they are so good.
That’s great! :)
For those who can’t eat or don’t like garlic,,,can also season the potatoes with Cumin !!
Are you using red potatoes?
I used both yellow and red baby potatoes.
This garlic roasted potatoes are looking delicious and easy. Can’t wait to try it this weekend!!
I don’t have a roasting pan. Will a baking sheet work just as well?
Yes baking sheet works.
I guess I would love the smell of such a dish. However, garlic can be always substituted for onion. I know that garlic is more pungent than onion.
I have never commented on a recipe before but yours look amazing! And they seem simple enough for a non-cooker like me. Can’t wait to pick up the ingredients and start trying some! Thanks for sharing!
Sue, thanks for your comment, yes all my recipes are super easy and delicious, you should try this garlic roasted potatoes recipe.
Loving all your recipes
Hi Nancy, thanks so much for your sweet comment. I hope you get to try my recipes. This garlic roasted potatoes are easy!
I absolutely love garlic, thanks so much for sharing. What a great way to give some magic to your sides! :)
Yes, I love garlic, too. I use garlic every day!
They are beautiful and sound delicious. Unfortunately I can’t eat garlic. Do you have any ideas for ways to flavor them without garlic, onion, or chives?
You can make Parmesan roasted potatoes. Check out this recipe and opt out garlic: https://rasamalaysia.com/parmesan-roasted-potatoes/
you can season them with Cumin
Yummy!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Thanks for your comment on this garlic roasted potatoes. :)