Quick Side Dish Roast-Potatoes
Crispy, golden roast potatoes with garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, honey, and parmesan fast prep, big flavor, perfect any night.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: crispy roast potatoes, easy roast potatoes, quick side dish roast-potatoes
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
- 1 kg potatoes Russets, Red, or Yukon Gold, peeled and chopped into chunks
- ¼ cup duck fat goose fat, or vegetable oil (enough to coat pan)
- 1 sprig rosemary minced
- 1 lemon zest
- 4 –5 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (garnish)
Garlic-Rosemary Oil
Mix garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
Roast Until Crispy
Heat chosen fat in a baking pan at 200°C/390°F for 15 minutes. Carefully add potatoes, toss to coat, and roast 1–1½ hours, flipping every 25–30 minutes.
Finish & Serve
In the last 30 minutes, toss with the garlic-rosemary oil. Roast until deep golden, then finish with honey, parmesan, and parsley. Serve hot.
Swap rosemary for thyme or add a pinch of smoked paprika for warmth.
Spread potatoes across two pans if crowded for better crisping.
Air-fryer option: 200°C/390°F for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway.