Simple oven-roasted Yukon Gold potatoes are effortless to prepare and make a flavorful side for any meal. These golden potatoes are lightly seasoned with garlic, salt, black pepper, and a touch of rosemary. Yukon Golds develop a crisp, golden exterior while staying creamy and tender inside, making them a dependable family favorite.
If you enjoy potato sides, try other recipes like Easy Scalloped Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes, or Potato Nachos for more variety at your table.
Yukon Gold potatoes work beautifully for quick weeknight dinners and special holiday meals alike. When roasted, their sliced edges crisp up while the interior remains soft and fluffy.
This recipe for crispy roasted Yukon Golds is an easy, reliable way to prepare these buttery potatoes. Let’s get started.
Ingredients for Yukon Gold Roasted Potatoes
You only need a few pantry staples for this roasted potato recipe. Most are items you likely already have on hand. For six servings you’ll need:
- Yukon Gold potatoes – golden yellow potatoes with thin skin and creamy flesh
- olive oil
- sea salt
- black pepper
- garlic – minced
- fresh rosemary – if using dried, substitute 1 teaspoon
How to make Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Begin by washing the potatoes well. Yukon Golds have a thin skin, so scrub gently to avoid removing too much skin.
Cut each potato into quarters by slicing in half and then halving each piece again. Try to keep pieces similar in size for even cooking.
Arrange the potato quarters on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. Season with sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and rosemary, then toss again so every piece is seasoned.
Lay the potatoes on the pan so a cut side rests against the sheet; this helps those edges get crisp while roasting. Turn the pieces halfway through cooking so both sides brown evenly.
How long to bake Golden Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425º F. Roast the potatoes for about 40–45 minutes, until fork-tender and golden. After roughly 20 minutes, remove the pan and flip the pieces so both sides crisp up.
Check doneness by inserting a fork: it should slide into the potato easily with no resistance.
What to do with leftover Roasted Golden Potatoes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, or refresh them in an air fryer or oven to regain crispiness.
Leftover roasted potatoes are excellent in breakfast hash, added to salads, or mixed into frittatas for a quick second meal.
Roasted Golden Potatoes Recipe
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Roasted Golden Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cleaned and cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
- Place the sliced potatoes onto a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and rosemary. Toss to distribute seasonings.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer with one cut side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip the pieces, then bake an additional 20–25 minutes until fork-tender and golden.
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Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 40 g |
Protein: 5 g |
Fat: 5 g
Simple oven-roasted golden potatoes are a versatile, crowd-pleasing side that pairs well with many mains. The seasoning is straightforward but highlights the potato’s natural flavor.
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