Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes

This Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes recipe is a simple way to roast potatoes. It looks impressive, tastes great and is always a hit! 

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first-timers get crispy tops and fluffy insides.  If you prefer the more traditional, my Perfect Crispy Roast Potatoes are an equally pleasing offering for any family dinner.

Garlic Roast Potatoes With A Twist

When you think roasted potatoes you probably think of larger chunks of potatoes that are parboiled before roasting (like my Perfect Roasted Potatoes recipe), but this recipe makes things a lot faster and easier. 

The flavors are absolutely delicious!  When roasted, garlic has a nutty sweetness to it that really makes this dish.  The roasted garlic combined with a generous amount of fresh parsley and extra virgin olive oil really perfects this dish.

I know it looks like an awful lot of work, but it really can be put together in twenty minutes.  It looks and impressive and it’s always a real crowd-pleaser!

Which Potatoes Are Best

In the US, the best potatoes to use are Russet or Yukon Gold (although, blue and purple potatoes work great too if you can find them). 

In Great Britain, King Edward works well, and in Australia, try Dutch Cream.

In other countries, a good rule of thumb would be to find a potato that has enough waxiness to hold its shape and develop a nice golden color on the outsides, while having enough starch to make the interior light and fluffy. 

Step By Step Instructions

Start with Slicing the potatoes about a 1/8 inch thick.

In a small bowl, combine butter and oil.  Brush the bottom of a round large baking dish with some of the butter/oil mixture.  Coat the potatoes with the mixture.

Arrange potato slices around the dish slightly overlapping.  Wedge the thin-sliced garlic throughout and season well with salt and pepper.  Bake until golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through.

Update Notes: This post was originally published on Mar 15, 2014, but was republished with, step by step instructions, photos, and cooking tips in December of 2019.