Tender baby potatoes, roasted to perfection, serve as the ideal side dish for any occasion. Infused with just the right blend of garlic and onion powders then crisped to perfection in the oven.
Wash and peel the potatoes, then place them in a saucepan covered with water, salt, and baking soda. Cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Once cooked, drain the water from the potatoes and transfer them to a bowl.Shake the bowl to roughly mash the potatoes.
Season the potatoes with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Set aside.
Meanwhile, pour the olive oil into a 9x13 baking dish and place it in the oven to preheat.
Carefully transfer the seasoned potatoes into the hot baking dish with oil. Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through. During the last 10 minutes of baking, add a sprig of rosemary and continue roasting until the potatoes turn crispy and golden.
Once done, remove the potatoes from the oil and serve immediately.
Notes
Cut Uniformly: Try to cut the baby potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
Use High Heat: Roast the potatoes at a high temperature (425°F/220°C) to achieve maximum crispiness.
Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet to allow for proper air circulation and crispy edges.
Preheat the baking dish with olive oil in the oven before adding the potatoes. This helps ensure they get crispy on the outside.
Flip: To ensure even cooking and crispiness, flip the potatoes halfway through the baking time.