Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these garlic herb roasted potatoes are a weeknight dinner win. Using a microwave par-cooking hack, they roast in just 35 minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes clean and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Toss into a large bowl.
- Add potato chunks to a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes until slightly tender but not falling apart.
- Drain the water and let potatoes sit in a colander for a minute to steam off excess moisture. Pat dry if needed.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Toss vigorously to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the potatoes and toss one more time.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or grease lightly. Spread potatoes in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then remove pan and flip potatoes.
- Roast for another 5-10 minutes until crispy and browned.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle melted butter over the hot potatoes. Toss once to coat.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not skip the microwave par-cooking step; it ensures the inside is fluffy while the outside crisps up quickly. Ensure potatoes are dry before roasting to prevent steaming. Do not crowd the pan; use two pans if necessary. For best results, grate your own Parmesan cheese as pre-grated versions contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: roasted potatoes, garlic herb potatoes, weeknight dinner, easy side dish, crispy potatoes, microwave hack, russet potatoes, gluten-free side