Garlic Butter Potatoes are a simple yet delicious way to elevate your roasted potatoes, combining buttery goodness with crispy edges and fragrant fresh herbs. This easy recipe brings out the best in every bite, making it perfect for any meal.
Garlic, potatoes and butter are a few of my favorite things so naturally I’m obsessed with this recipe. Other than the garlic butter goodness this recipe is made with only a few ingredients that are commonly found in your pantry. There’s not much that garlic butter can’t make delicious, and when paired with tender potatoes, it creates the perfect balance of crispy edges and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth center.
Whip these up for a last-minute side dish or an easy addition to your holiday table. Potatoes are an inexpensive way to feed a crowd, complete a meal or prep for the week ahead. If you're looking for a quicker recipe try air fried smashed potatoes or follow the air fryer instructions for this recipe below.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Handful of ingredients. This recipe is made with just 3 primary ingredients.
- Crowd pleaser. This dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any meal.
- Crispy potatoes. Perfectly cooked potatoes with a crispy exterior and buttery soft inside.
Ingredients
- Potatoes. I prefer using baby potatoes to reduce the prep time but you can use Yukon gold, red potatoes or even make this recipe with sweet potatoes.
- Fresh garlic. Fresh minced garlic infuses the butter and potatoes with a rich, savory flavor that enhances the overall taste. If you prefer garlic powder, try Greek lemon potatoes.
- Butter. The butter in this recipe adds richness and a creamy texture to the potatoes, helping to create that melt-in-your-mouth experience and promotes a crispy exterior.
- Herbs. Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary and parsley. You can also use other herbs you have on hand like oregano or a dried Italian seasoning.
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F. In a large bowl combine the potatoes, melted butter, salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. Toss to combine and coat evenly.
- Step 2: Place the coated potatoes on a baking sheet, in a single layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
How to Make Garlic Butter Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme or rosemary, and parsley. Toss the potato halves in the butter mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking, until the potatoes are golden and crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Sarah's Top Tips
- Add to the garlic butter potatoes. Add lemon zest, paprika, or chili flakes.
- Smash the garlic. For a more intense garlic flavor, lightly smash the garlic cloves before mincing them. This releases more of the natural oils and aroma.
- Finish with flaky salt. Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of the potatoes right before serving. Read up on how to use different salts in the kitchen.
- Toss with extra herbs after roasting. For a fresher herb flavor, reserve some chopped parsley (or other fresh herbs) and toss them with the potatoes right after they come out of the oven.
Serving
Garlic Butter Potatoes are a great holiday side dish or for a weeknight dinner. Serve them hot as a side dish alongside BBQ Chicken, Spicy & Smoky Chicken, Pan Seared Pork Loin, or Glazed Ham.
These roasted potatoes are also great for meal prepping paired with an easy vegetable like garlic roasted green beans, sheet pan veggies and on top of a zesty arugula salad.
Storage & Reheating
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes with a little extra butter until crispy again or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
I don’t recommend freezing potatoes as their texture becomes grainy.
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Garlic Butter Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary and parsley.
- Toss the potatoes in the melted butter mixture.
- Place them in a baking pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden.
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Sarah's Tips
- Add to the garlic butter potatoes. Add lemon zest, paprika, or chili flakes.
- Smash the garlic. For a more intense garlic flavor, lightly smash the garlic cloves before mincing them. This releases more of the natural oils and aroma.
- Finish with flaky salt. Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of the potatoes right before serving. Read up on how to use different salts in the kitchen.
- Toss with extra herbs after roasting. For a fresher herb flavor, reserve some chopped parsley (or other fresh herbs) and toss them with the potatoes right after they come out of the oven.
- Transfer leftovers to an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes with a little extra butter until crispy again or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- I don’t recommend freezing potatoes as their texture becomes grainy.
KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Sheet Pan or Baking Dish
Bri says
Really good!