The delightful combination of garlicky sweetness and savory notes in Honey Garlic Roasted Potatoes, accompanied by their crispy and crunchy texture, is truly appealing to culinary enthusiasts. These golden brown, oven-roasted potatoes offer numerous possibilities for serving as a side dish, or they can be enjoyed on their own with a delectable cheese sauce.
The inspiration to create this recipe arose after I prepared Honey Garlic Sauce, which I had initially made for baked chicken. I decided to use the remaining sauce on the potatoes and baked them in the oven, resulting in an exceptional experience of crafting sweet and sour roasted potatoes. My son finished it so quickly and asked to make another batch the next day!
There are many ways to prepare roasted potatoes, incorporating various flavors and ingredients, but what truly sets them apart is their unique roasted texture.
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What Are Roasted Potatoes?
These oven-baked roasted potatoes are made from russet potato cubes. They come out wonderfully crispy on the outside while remaining fluffy and creamy on the inside. You can customize them with various seasonings, dips, and flavors.
For this dish, I made honey garlic roasted potatoes using just four ingredients, and they are absolutely scrumptious! They make a perfect side dish for family dinners, and trust me, the kids will devour them in no time.
Why This Recipe Works?
- Super Quick and Easy: Yes, these are extremely easy to make. The only slightly challenging part is achieving that perfect crispy texture while baking the potatoes.
- Sweet and Savory Flavor: The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with a hint of garlic, makes these potatoes incredibly tasty.
- Crispy Texture: Indeed, they have a delightful crispy texture! Cooking with honey helps achieve that crunchiness. Be sure to check out the recipe tips for achieving a crispy and crunchy finish without needing cornstarch, eggs, or breadcrumbs.
- Pair up as Side Dish: These potatoes pair wonderfully with nearly any meal. I particularly enjoy serving them alongside baked chicken wings, thighs, and breasts.
- Best Potatoes for Roasting: Selecting the right type of potato is crucial for roasting, as not all varieties are suitable. It's best to opt for starchy potatoes like Russet, Peruvian, or Maris Piper for the best results. I prefer to avoid waxy potatoes for roasting.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: For the potatoes, I opted for new Russet potatoes for roasting. I peeled, washed, and chopped them into 2-inch cubes.
- Honey: When it comes to honey, any variety will do! Be sure to check the tips section for the best way to bake with honey.
- Garlic: For garlic, you can choose between garlic paste or garlic powder based on your preference. I prepared a fresh paste using garlic cloves and also sprinkled some garlic powder on the potatoes halfway through roasting to enhance their flavor.
- Salt & Peppers: Don’t forget to season the potatoes with salt and black pepper for that extra kick.
- Olive Oil / Butter: To achieve a crispy texture, drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the potatoes both before and during baking.
How to Make Roasted Potatoes
Peel the potato and chop it into 1 to 2-inch cubes. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water, then drain and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, combine honey and garlic paste, stirring until well blended.
Next, drizzle the honey garlic mixture over the potatoes and toss them to ensure they are evenly coated.
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and drizzle some olive oil on top. Arrange the potatoes on the tray, ensuring they are spaced out for even roasting.
Pop the baking tray into the oven and let them bake for 20 minutes. Once the time is up and the honey sauce begins to thicken while the potatoes turn a lovely golden brown, remove the tray from the oven. Drizzle a bit more oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic powder. Return the tray to the oven for another 20 minutes to achieve perfectly roasted potatoes.
Once they’re done, season the potatoes with salt and black pepper.
Your delicious roasted potatoes with a honey garlic twist are now ready to enjoy! I paired mine with a tasty Naho cheese dip!
Tips to Roast Potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into 1 to 2-inch cubes to achieve a crispy texture when roasting.
- Soak the potato cubes in cold water to help remove excess starch.
- After soaking, drain the water and let the potatoes sit in a strainer to eliminate any remaining moisture. I like to place them on absorbent paper to ensure they dry out completely.
- Avoid adding salt to raw potatoes, as it will draw out their natural moisture during cooking.
- Lightly coat a baking dish with oil before adding the potatoes.
- Make sure to bake the potatoes in a preheated oven.
- Start by roasting the potatoes with honey garlic sauce, as this sauce tends to dry out while baking. Once the potatoes are partially cooked, take the tray out of the oven, drizzle some oil over them, and return them to bake until they achieve a lovely roasted brown color. This method enhances their crispiness. I use this technique regularly, and it truly works wonders for creating perfectly crispy potato cubes.
- To elevate the flavor, add a dash of freshly ground black pepper or a touch of dried rosemary, oregano, and Italian seasoning.
Honey Garlic Roasted Potatoes Serving
I have so many ideas to serve oven roasted potatoes as a side dish or just to enjoy as solo with different dips and sauces.
These tasty potatoes pair wonderfully with baked chicken or steaks. I’ve even swapped out mashed potatoes for them when enjoying steak with peppercorn sauce.
Another fantastic idea is to serve them alongside garlic butter fried rice; trust me, it’s an unbeatable combination! You can even add broasted chicken to enhance the flavor even more.
Whenever I whip up honey garlic chicken, I love using the leftover sauce to roast the potatoes, creating a delicious dual-flavor dish in no time.
Store And Use Leftover Roasted Potatoes
Store the leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. When you're ready to enjoy them again, reheat in a preheated skillet over low heat. They will become semi-crispy, though not quite like when they were freshly roasted.
You can use the leftover roasted potatoes to make chapati rolls, mashed potatoes, use as calzone stuffing, make casseroles or simple mash to bake with pasta.
Q & A
Yes, you can! Garlic powder has strong empowering aroma that will add a perfect garlicky taste in potatoes. 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic paste = ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
It's debatable as it depends upon oven temperatures. Usually 425F is the recommended temperature to roast potatoes and it takes 30 to 40 minutes to get done without wrapping in a foil. Make sure to use heavy material oven tray to bake potatoes.
Sometimes it become tricky to roast crispy potatoes with honey garlic flavor as honey make it soggy but here I adapt dual bake technique using oil. First baked the potatoes with honey garlic sauce, as the sauce starts to get dry during baking take out the baking tray and drizzle oil and bake again. This step will make the potatoes crispy.
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Honey Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Potato Cubes 1 or 2 inches cubes
- ½ cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste Freshly Made
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt Sprinkle over roasted potatoes
- ⅓ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Garlic Powder Sprinkle to get a strong garlicky taste
Instructions
Prepare Potatoes
- Properly peel the potatoes, wash it, and cut them into 2 inches cubes.
- Dry the potatoes before baking. Place the potatoes over the absorbent paper to make them dry.
Prepare Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a bowl, add honey and garlic paste and give it a good mix.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes and mix it well to evenly coat potatoes.
Set The Baking Tray
- Place the parchment paper on the baking tray and drizzle oil over it.
- Place the potatoes on a baking tray.
Baking Potatoes
- Preheat the oven at 425°F.
- Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes as the honey sauce starts to get dry and the potatoes starts to get a golden color, take out the baking tray from the oven and drizzle the oil over it and sprinkle garlic powder. Again bake it in the oven for 20 minutes to get fully roasted potatoes.
- After baking season the potatoes with salt and black pepper powder.
Notes
- Cut the potatoes into 1 to 2-inch cubes to ensure they turn out crispy when roasted.
- Soak these cubes in cold water to help eliminate excess starch.
- After soaking, drain the water and let the potatoes rest in a strainer to get rid of any leftover moisture.
- I prefer to place them on paper towels to make sure they dry thoroughly. It's best to avoid adding salt to the raw potatoes, as it can pull out their natural moisture during cooking.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with oil before adding the potatoes. Remember to bake them in a preheated oven. Start by roasting the potatoes with honey garlic sauce, since this sauce tends to dry out while baking.
- Once the potatoes are partially cooked, take the tray out, drizzle some oil over them, and pop them back in the oven until they turn a beautiful roasted brown. This technique boosts their crispiness. I use this method often, and it consistently delivers perfectly crispy potato cubes.
- To elevate the flavor, add a dash of freshly ground black pepper or a touch of dried rosemary, oregano, and Italian seasoning.
Hinz
Honey garlic roasted potatoes will give you the best idea to serve as a side with a variety of dishes. I love to serve with baked chicken and salmon. What do you like to have with it?