Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes are the easiest side dish you can serve with any meal you want. You need just baby potatoes (with their skin on) and some aromatics to make these. They are crispy on the outside and soft in the center.
Love roasted potatoes? Go check out our roasted lemon garlic potatoes too!
Roasted baby potatoes always make the best side dish for any meat, chicken or seafood recipes. I love to add these cute babies into several dishes, my favorite is to have them as a side or snack.
Potato is such a great vegetable that you can use it in many dishes from stews to breads and soups. Have you ever tried potato soup? It is one of our favorites in Winter and you might want to check it out before freezing months come!
Potatoes could be the favorite vegetable for most people in the form of french fries, but I guarantee you will love these roasted baby potatoes as much! Baby potatoes are perfect to roast in oven. You can leave them whole or just halve them and then roast.
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- It requires just a few ingredients.
- It is easy to make. No peeling is needed and you can either roast them whole or halved.
- You can store the leftovers and reheat when ready to serve. They will still be delicious.
About The Ingredients
- Baby Potatoes: They come in different size. They are also called new potatoes or creamers. The smaller, the better when you are planning to roast them whole.
- Olive oil: It gives a nice flavor, but you can use vegetable oil instead.
- Rosemary: We are always after fresh but you can use dried rosemary too. Also, you can substitute it with thyme.
- Garlic: Use them with their skin on. The amount is totally up to you. We use about 10 cloves.
- Seasoning: Sea salt and fresh ground pepper are enough. But you can use more spices if you want.
How To Make
Roasting baby potatoes in oven is one of the EASIEST thing! Follow the super easy steps below and enjoy.
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put it aside.
- Wash the baby potatoes well. If they are small enough, leave them whole. Halve the large ones. Put them on the baking sheet in a single layer. Add in the garlic cloves and fresh rosemary.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper over them.
- Roast for 30 minutes or until golden.
Expert Tips
- If the potatoes are larger than an orange, it's better to halve them.
- We never turn them during roasting, but you might need it depending on your oven.
- You can use large potatoes too, but slice them in wedges or cut in 1-2 inch cubes.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- To reheat, put them in a baking pan with a drizzle of olive oil and heat in a preheated oven for 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can simply heat them in a frying pan.
What To Serve With
These simple roasted baby potatoes are perfect to pair with any meal. Our favorites are as follows:
- Whole Baked Sea Bass
- Cast Iron Chicken Fillets
- Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Legs
- Lamb Kebabs
More Potato Recipes
- Baked Potatoes Kumpir
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Deviled Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
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📖 Recipe
Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 500 g 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 head of garlic
- A handful of fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put it aside.
- Wash the baby potatoes well. If they are small enough, leave them whole. Halve the large ones. Put them on the baking sheet in a single layer. Add in the garlic cloves and fresh rosemary.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper over them.
- Roast for 30 minutes or until golden.
NOTES
- If the potatoes are larger than an orange, it's better to halve them.
- We never turn them during roasting, but you might need it depending on your oven.
- You can use large potatoes too, but slice them in wedges or cut in 1-2 inch cubes.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- To reheat, put them in a baking pan with a drizzle of olive oil and heat in a preheated oven for 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can simply heat them in a frying pan.
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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