Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme

5 from 2 votes

Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme

An easy, simple roasted potatoes recipe, perfect for every time of the day. Also, this is a good alternative to the mashed potatoes during holidays.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Vegetarian

Cuisine: International

Servings: servings

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Gabriela

Ingredients

2 pounds red or white potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2-3 garlic cloves minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil to coat them

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F.
Prepare the potatoes: Brush and clean your potatoes. If you are using organic ones, you don't need to peel them. Cut larger potatoes into small bite-sized pieces; if you're using small, new potatoes, keep them whole.
Season: Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a baking tray. Toss them with oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder, ensuring they are well-coated.
Optional: For easy cleanup, you might choose to line your baking tray with parchment paper. It prevents the potatoes from sticking to the tray, ensuring each piece comes out perfectly.
Roast: Place the tray in your preheated oven and let them bake at 400F for a total of 30 minutes. When you reach the 22-23 minute mark (which is roughly 75% of the cooking time), pull the tray out and give each potato a careful flip to encourage an even crispy finish on all sides. Check on them at the 30-minute mark. If they haven't achieved that golden crispiness you desire, feel free to keep them in for another 5-10 minutes, checking regularly to avoid burning.
Serve: Once they have achieved a beautiful golden brown color and reached your desired level of crispiness, remove them from the oven and serve warm. They make an excellent companion to breakfast dishes like eggs and bacon or can be served alongside your favorite meat and a refreshing salad for lunch or dinner.

Notes

Potato Choice: Feel free to experiment with different types of potatoes to find the one that suits your taste perfectly. Remember, the type of potato will affect the texture of your dish.

Spicing It Up: While this recipe uses a simple and classic combination of spices, don't hesitate to add your favorite herbs or spices to make this dish your own. Paprika, rosemary, or even a sprinkle of Parmesan can be great additions.

Skin On or Off: Whether to peel the potatoes or not is entirely up to your preference. Keeping the skin on will provide a rustic, crunchy texture while peeling them will give you a smoother finish.

Serving Suggestions: These roasted potatoes are a versatile side dish that pairs wonderfully with a wide range of mains, including grilled meats, fish, or even a simple salad.

Make-Ahead: You can chop the potatoes and keep them immersed in water in the refrigerator a day ahead to save on prep time. Just be sure to dry them thoroughly before roasting.

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