Crispy Rosemary Butter Roasted Potatoes Recipe
These Crispy Rosemary Butter Roasted Potatoes are golden and perfectly crunchy on the outside with a tender, fluffy interior. Infused with fragrant fresh rosemary and rich melted butter, they make a decadent yet simple side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Herbs
- 3 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 rosemary sprigs
Butter and Seasonings
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 4–6 cloves garlic, smashed
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure a hot cooking environment, key for achieving crispiness on the potatoes.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and dry the Yukon gold potatoes thoroughly. If the potatoes are larger, halve or quarter them to ensure even roasting. Leaving the skins on adds texture and nutrients.
- Mix Butter and Herbs: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with the chopped fresh rosemary, smashed garlic cloves, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to infuse the butter with the aromatics.
- Toss Potatoes in Butter Mixture: Add the potatoes to the bowl with the butter and herb mixture and toss until each piece is well coated.
- Arrange Potatoes in Baking Dish: Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet or roasting pan. Tuck the rosemary sprigs among the potatoes for additional flavor during roasting.
- Roast Until Crispy: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 35-45 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through to ensure even browning. The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender inside.
- Serve and Season: Remove from the oven, discard the rosemary sprigs, and sprinkle the potatoes with flaky sea salt before serving for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Yukon gold potatoes are preferred for their creamy texture and thin skin, but red potatoes or fingerlings can also work well.
- For extra crispiness, soak peeled potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to taste; roasting whole smashed cloves mellows their flavor.
- Flaky sea salt adds a lovely crunch and highlights the buttery flavor—don’t skip this garnish.
- These potatoes can be reheated in a hot oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.
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