Crispy Garlic Dill Roasted Potatoes

These crispy garlic dill roasted potatoes boast naturally buttery soft centers and delicate skins that crisp up beautifully in the oven, tossed in a vibrant blend of seasonings and finished with fresh herbs.

Every Christmas, we make my roasted rainbow potatoes with rosemary, which pair so well with the turkey and holiday sides. For this recipe, I wanted to create a flavorful alternative that can be enjoyed year-round, and these garlic-roasted potatoes with dill are the perfect addition to our collection.

Rebecca's Testing Tips: What I Learned

I initially tested this recipe with freshly minced garlic; however, I quickly learned that it easily scorches and turns bitter in a hot oven. While you could stir the garlic in during the final minutes of baking, I wanted to keep this recipe as simple and hands-off as possible, without the fuss of timing.

Beyond the garlic, finding the right oven temperature was essential to achieving that perfectly crispy exterior and fluffy interior, along with pinpointing the exact right moment to add the fresh herbs. Here is the winning formula:

• The Secret to Ultimate Crispiness: The sweet spot is 400°F; anything higher leaves the insides chewy and the outsides burnt. For the best texture, roast the potatoes cut-side down in a single layer on a light-colored baking sheet to prevent steaming and over-browning. To ensure a beautiful crust, leave them undisturbed for the first 25 minutes and toss once during the final 5 minutes.
  
• Solving the "Burnt Garlic" Problem: Using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic infuses beautifully into the olive oil, delivering a rich, even flavor with a much smaller risk of burning.
  
• Adding Fresh Herbs Last: Dill and parsley are far too delicate for the oven. Tossing the potatoes with freshly chopped herbs immediately after baking allows the residual heat to wilt them while maximizing their bright, fresh flavor gently.

Key Ingredients

This is an overview of the main ingredients in this recipe. See the printable recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.

• Baby Yellow Potatoes: We are using yellow baby potatoes, also known as baby Dutch yellow potatoes.
• Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil works beautifully here, as its smoke point can easily withstand the high oven temperature, but you could also use avocado oil, which boasts an even higher smoke point.
• Seasonings: A simple, savory combination of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• Fresh Herbs: A sprinkle of fresh dill and parsley is tossed in at the very end for a bright, vibrant finish. If you're not a fan of dill, feel free to add extra parsley, oregano, or even chives.

How to Make Roasted Dill Potatoes

• Step 1: Prep the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.

• Step 2: Season the potatoes. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, then add the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss well to ensure every piece is evenly coated.

• Step 3: Roast the potatoes. Spread the potatoes cut-side down in an even, single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until golden brown, then flip and roast for a final 5 minutes. Toss thoroughly with the freshly chopped herbs and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Chicken: We often pair these potatoes with bone-in honey Dijon mustard chicken thighs and crispy boneless skinless chicken thighs for weekly meal prep.
  
• Steak: My classic garlic butter steak and potatoes recipe actually inspired this dish! These potatoes also pair perfectly with a rich ribeye, sirloin, or filet.
  
• Fish: The buttery garlic dill flavor goes well with seafood, especially our gluten-free salmon cakes, hot honey salmon, or brown butter cod.

Storage & Reheating

• Storing Leftovers: Keep leftover roasted potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  
• Reheating: To reheat, you can microwave the potatoes until warmed through. However, to bring back that delicious crispy exterior, I highly recommend reheating them in the air fryer at 400°F for 2-3 minutes.

More Potato Recipes

• Roasted Rainbow Potatoes with Rosemary
  
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chili and Cumin
  
• Baked Murasaki Sweet Potatoes
  
• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  
• Mashed White Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter

I hope you love this Dill Roasted Potatoes recipe as much as I do! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help other readers in the community.