Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes are so tender and delicious, and make a delicious, easy side dish for any meal. Roasted under high heat and tossed with rosemary, thyme, and garlic, the edges come out flavorful and crispy every time. This healthy side-dish is a crowd-pleaser!
Serve this with my Lemon Butter Grouper, Rosemary Roasted Salmon, or Lemon Pepper Tilapia for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes Recipe
Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes are a recipe you need to know how to make. I make a lot of dishes routinely, but these crispy roasted potatoes are a favorite. Whenever we are cooking a nice dinner on the weekend or company is coming over, I'll pull this recipe for baby red potatoes because it is the perfect side dish.
The recipe starts with those pretty little baby red potatoes. A simple toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and my fabulous spice blend, and you are ready. I roast mine at a high temperature so they cook quickly and get that perfect char on the skins. It's the only way to get them crispy... plus it doesn't take as long to cook this way! The outsides are crispy and the insides are tender and buttery.
It's one of those tried, true, and well-loved dishes. It's simple, but that's where the joy comes. It's easy to prepare with love, and nearly everyone loves it. It is the definition of a crowd-pleaser. This is one that I make over and over, and I dare say it is famous in my family. They ask for "THOSE potatoes, please." My oven-roasted baby red potatoes with herbs and garlic are simply perfection.
The star of this dish is simple and healthy baby red potatoes. Sure... you could buy russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even standard-sized red potatoes, but the specialty BABY red potatoes are just a little more festive in my opinion.
Why You'll Love these Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes...
- These Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes are so simple and made with easy-to-find ingredients.
- Since the potatoes are small, they cook faster than traditional larger potatoes.
- They taste great and are a crowd-pleaser.
- Kids and adults love them.
- They are easy enough to make for weeknight dinners, but elevated enough for weekends.
- They go great with so many delicious meals, including steak, chicken, pork, seafood, or fish.
Ingredients:
Here's what you will need to make these oven roasted baby red potatoes, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Baby red potatoes: You can really use any type of potato in this recipe, but I love baby red potatoes. You can also substitute baby Yukon gold or multicolor potatoes for these roasted red potatoes.
- Olive oil: Pick a quality olive oil for the best results. This one is great from Amazon.
- Spice blend (thyme, rosemary, garlic): These seasonings are a great complement to this dish. I can guarantee no one will be able to turn it down! Plus, they make the potatoes smell so good when they are cooking. You can also use an Italian seasoning blend or Herbs de Provence if you don't have all of those handy.
- Sea salt and black pepper: I use a heavy hand with both salt and pepper for my baby red potatoes.
- Parsley: Parsley and fresh herbs makes the perfect garnish as they add nice flavor and color to the dish.
Instructions:
Here are the step-by-step instructions for baby red potatoes. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet or sheet pan with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut your baby red potatoes in half.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes in olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Pour the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Put them in a single layer, without them touching on the baking dish to allow for better roasting and crispy skins. If the potatoes are too close to each other, they will steam instead of roast.
- Roast the baby red potatoes until they are fork tender. It should take about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately!
Variations & Pro Tips
I love this Baked Blackened Salmon recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- If you don't have fresh garlic, use garlic powder or salt.
- I like to sprinkle a little extra garlic salt on my potatoes at the end. If you love salty, garlicky food... TRY IT!
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese at the end.
- Instead of the individual herbs, try an Italian Seasoning blend or Herbs de Provence. Oregano is also good with this.
- If you can't find baby red potatoes, you can use regular red potatoes, fingerling potatoes or Yukon Golds and just cut them into smaller bites. This recipe will actually work for any potato just cut them into even-sized bites for roasting.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can you make this ahead of time?
Yes, although roasted vegetables taste best right out of the oven. If you do make it ahead of time, I'd warm it up in the oven or air fryer for best results.
How long do you cook baby red potatoes?
If you follow my recipe at 425F, you'll roast the potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and soft. The high temperature cooks them quickly and gives them a nice crispy skin!
How do you know when baby red potatoes are done?
The potatoes are done when tender. You can test this by piercing the potato with a fork, knife, or skewer. If the utensil easily slides in, the potatoes are done.
Do you have to peel baby red potatoes?
Nope! In fact, I recommend leaving the peels on as they have a beautiful, crispy texture after baking, and they pack extra nutrients too! Roast potatoes and better with the skin on.
Can I use baby potatoes for roast potatoes?
YES! They turn out amazing, taste good, and have a quicker cook time than larger potatoes.
These Roasted Baby Red Potatoes are Healthy!
This oven-roasted baby red potatoes recipe is little bites of carb-y heaven! I seriously don't know why the spud gets a bad rep... because these are incredible. Potatoes are low-calorie, full of potassium, vitamin C, AND a good source of vitamin B6... so you can enjoy these knowing good stuff is going in your body.
I hope you enjoy this family recipe! As always, I'd love to hear what you think.
Make it a Meal:
- Lemon Salmon with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce
- Roasted Lemon Parmesan Broccoli
- Blackened Grouper
- Blackened Swordfish
- Roasted Broccoli
- Lemon Butter Grouper
- Blackened Mahi Mahi
- Everything but the Bagel Salmon
- Air Fryer Broccolini
More Potato Recipes to Love:
- Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
- Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
- Everything But the Bagel Roasted Potatoes
- 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Rosemary Lemon Red Potatoes
- Crock Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Healthy Twice Baked Potatoes
- Healthy Honey Mashed Potatoes
- Healthy Potato Salad with Greek Yogurt
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and a star rating ★ below. Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook too!
Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, cut in half (about 5 cups)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- cooking spray
- garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
- Toss the potatoes, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Make sure all of the potatoes are covered well.
- Pour on to cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and soft.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
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Juli Meyers says
Those look perfectly golden and I LOVE the little white casserole dish they are in.
Ramona says
I absolutely love a good roast potato and this recipe sounds really amazing and it looks a real treat. Delicious ! ????????
Brian Jones says
You cannot beat roasted potatoes, the perfect side for just about anything and to be honest I could just munch on them on their own 😮
Erinn says
This recipe looks delish! My husband loves potatoes and I know he would love this recipe!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
Red potatoes are the hubs favorite, I will have to give these a try.
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
Roasted potatoes are my favorite! I need to try your spice combo on them though since I haven't done those before.
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Cassandra @PoweredByBling says
Roasted potatoes with rosemary are one of my go-to side dishes. Thanks for linking up with us today!
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
This looks easy to put together and delicious! I think baby potatoes are the BEST.
Stephanie says
These potatoes sound divine!!! They would be perfect for a brunch. Our pets are truly family members... So sorry to hear about your beloved Reina.
Tina muir says
Julie, these sound wonderful! I love red skin potatoes, and this is so simple, yet my mouth is watering even looking at the picture. I bet they are delicious! Thanks so much for linking up 🙂
Susanna-Zealous Mom says
These look delicious! I have a similar recipe. So yummy.
Miz Helen says
We grow these little reds in our garden and this is the very best way to cook them, we just love them. They look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a wonderful weekend.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thanks Miz Helen! I'm hoping to grow some this year.
Love your link up. Thanks for doing it!
Beverley Cheng says
little red potatoes and the besstttttt and so easy to make! A perfect side dish. definitely will make these next week - haven't had them in ages.
JulieWunder says
Me too! Sometimes I forget about the simplest of dishes!
The Better Baker says
My oh my! What a beautiful and awesome recipe. We are delighted you shared with us at our Weekend Potluck party. So thrilled to see you linked back too - a Big THANK YOU! Please come back soon and enjoy a wonderful weekend. We live in Ohio, but Asheville is one of our most favorite places in the country. =)
JulieWunder says
Awesome! My Grandparents are in Dayton, so we are up there once a year or so.
Asheville is a really awesome place and I feel blessed to live here. You should check back Monday because I have some really pretty flower pictures from the Biltmore!
Thanks again for the link up party! I appreciate the chance to share my recipe 🙂
Farrah says
I love roasted potatoes (especially with that awesome combination of herbs)! <3
JulieWunder says
Thanks Farrah!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Well these just look delicious! I love have potatoes as a side. They're easy to make no matter what form you choose and they are just so darn tasty!
JulieWunder says
You can't go wrong really!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
These look delicious! We roast potatoes pretty often, but I haven't tried this exact combo yet! Yummy!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sarah! I hope you enjoy it!
Mary Jean Henson says
Yummy!Love this recipe!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Mary Jean!
Gingi says
I think I'm going to make this tonight! I have baby potatoes instead of red potatoes, but I bet it'll be just as yummy! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
JulieWunder says
Awesome! Let me know how they turn out!
Linda says
Having lost a dog in a similar way I feel your pain and I am really sorry for your loss. They are like children and leaves a big hole in your heart when they are gone.
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much Linda. I really appreciate it.
Jess @hellotofit says
Baby vegetables rock my world. Their taste tends to be bolder, I think 🙂 great recipe!
JulieWunder says
I agree! And they are cute 🙂
Annmarie says
I could eat only roasted potatoes for the rest of my life and die happy!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Yummy!
Maria says
These look delicious! Those crispy edges are always the best part! The potatoes sound so good with all the herbs and garlic!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Maria! Thanks for stopping by today.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Beby veg is where it is AT. And there are few things that remind me of my childhood more than a roasted herby red potato. YUM
JulieWunder says
True! So glad you like them.
Dan Steadman says
love roasted potatoes in any form!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Dan!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
We have been doing lots of roasted potatoes too lately. So good and so easy. Thanks for linking up!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah! So yummy!
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
These look so good! I will have to add them to my weekend dinner because I have red potatoes! Mmm! I am all about potatoes lately 🙂
JulieWunder says
Me too 🙂 SO yummy!
Blane Sherer says
Certainly still thinking about you and your hubs about Reina.
I know working from home must be difficult for you right now.
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Blane. It gets a little easier each day.