Name: Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes (Oven and Air Fryer)
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 800g (28oz) of yellow flesh potatoes (I use Yukon golds), peeled and chopped (I like to do these as bite-size cubes); stock (vegetable or chicken); 3 cloves of garlic, crushed; a handful of fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; sea salt; olive oil spray

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Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside with the delicious flavours of garlic and herbs make these the perfect side for a variety of main meals.

Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes on a parchment lined baking tray

Wondering how to create the perfect roast potatoes without having to use lots of oil to cook them in. My method here results in delicious golden cubes of potatoes every time.

Calories in Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes

This recipe serves 4 and is 169 calories per serving.

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Ingredients to make Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes

In this recipe, I use the following ingredients:

yellow flesh potatoes (I use Yukon golds)
stock (vegetable or chicken)
garlic
fresh Italian parsley
sea salt
olive oil spray

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Once all the ingredients are prepared, it's all tossed together in a large bowl for an ultimate salad that is delicious served hot or cold.

Variations and Substitutes

These Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes are easy to customise with different herbs, cheeses and seasonings.

Try a different potato: Baby red potatoes, Charlotte potatoes, Maris Piper or Russet potatoes all work well.
Use a different stock: Vegetable or chicken stock both add great flavour, depending on what you're serving them with.
Change the herbs: Fresh rosemary, thyme, chives, dill or oregano all pair beautifully with the garlic.
Boost the garlic flavour: Add a little garlic powder alongside the fresh garlic for an even richer garlic flavour.
Add extra seasoning: Smoked paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, Italian mixed herbs or chilli flakes all work well.
Finish with cheese: Sprinkle over freshly grated Parmesan, Pecorino Romano or a vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese before serving.
Add a citrus finish: A little lemon zest and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brighten the flavours beautifully.
Make them spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chilli flakes for a little heat.

close up of Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes on a wooden spatula from baking tray

Tips for the Perfect Roast Potatoes

When looking for a recipe for the perfect roast potato, you will find so many different variations and methods. But the key to a crispy roast potato is parboiling. It may be a step you just want to skip to save time, but trust me when I say you just won't get that same extra crisp exterior on the outside if you do.

What parboiling does is softens the potato just enough so that you can rough up the exterior in a sieve, this then enables the spray oil to really grip to the potato and make it get that lovely golden colour. Parboiling also creates a layer of starch on the exterior of the potato which again also helps to crisp up your potato.

It's a method I never ever skip if I want a really crispy golden roast potato or chip etc.

Storing and Reheating

To Store: Allow the roast potatoes to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

To Reheat: For the best texture, reheat in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes, or in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 7-8 minutes, until heated through and crisp again.

Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes in yellow bowl

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Recipe Card

Yield: SERVES 4

Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes (Oven and Air Fryer)

4.6 Stars (26 Reviews)

Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside with the delicious flavours of garlic and herbs make these the perfect side for a variety of main meals.

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

800g (28oz) of yellow flesh potatoes (I use Yukon golds), peeled and chopped (I like to do these as bite-size cubes)
stock (vegetable or chicken)
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
a handful of fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
sea salt
olive oil spray

Instructions

Oven:

Preheat oven to 200c fan, 220c, or 425f (gas mark 7)
Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with stock, bring to a boil and once the stock starts bubbling, turn off the heat and leave for 5 mins.
Drain stock, add half the potatoes to a metal sieve and carefully shake, so it lightly roughs up the potatoes on the edges. Add to a large bowl and repeat with the other half.
Add the garlic and parsley and a pinch of sea salt to the potatoes with a couple of sprays of olive oil spray and toss to coat evenly.
Line a large baking tray with some parchment paper and spread the potatoes out evenly. Spray again over the top with some olive oil spray
Place in the oven and roast until crisp and golden all over (approx 40 mins, turning over halfway and giving another spray of olive oil spray if needed.
Season as needed with sea salt.
Serve and enjoy!!

Air Fryer:

Preheat air fryer to 200c or 400f
Then follow steps 2-4 on oven method above. I recommend omitting the parsley until the last few mins, as it can tend to burn in the airfryer if cooked for too long.
Add the the air fryer basket and air fry for approx 30 minutes until golden all over (toss half way through and spray with a little more olive oil spray
Season as needed with sea salt
Serve and enjoy!!

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Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly - use vegetable stock

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size

1 SERVING
Amount Per Serving Calories 169Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 786mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 5g

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Calories in Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes

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