Roasted Red Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme Recipe
This recipe for Roasted Red Potatoes is a simple and flavorful side dish featuring baby red potatoes tossed with canola oil, garlic, and fresh thyme, then roasted to crispy, golden perfection. The high oven temperature ensures a crisp exterior while keeping the insides tender and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Aromatics
- 4 lb. baby red potatoes, halved
- 12 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp. freshly chopped thyme
Seasoning and Oil
- 3 tbsp. canola oil
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare oven and racks: Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C), ensuring even heat circulation for perfect roasting.
- Toss potatoes with seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the halved baby red potatoes, canola oil, crushed garlic, freshly chopped thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly until the potatoes are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
- Arrange potatoes on baking sheets: Spread the coated potatoes in an even single layer, cut side down, on two rimmed baking sheets. This ensures they roast evenly and develop a crispy bottom.
- Roast the potatoes: Place the baking sheets in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Halfway through cooking, rotate the sheets from front to back and switch their positions between the upper and lower racks to promote even browning.
- Check for doneness: The potatoes are ready when they are crisp and golden brown on the bottom and tender on the inside. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh thyme with rosemary for a different flavor profile.
- To speed cooking time, cut the potatoes smaller but watch carefully as they may cook faster.
- For a richer taste, consider tossing potatoes with melted butter instead of canola oil.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheets to allow proper roasting and crisping.
Keywords: roasted red potatoes, crispy roasted potatoes, garlic thyme potatoes, oven roasted potatoes, easy side dish
