Coastal Herb Roasted Potatoes

There’s something about slow roasted potatoes in the summertime that feels comforting in the simplest way.

The kind of recipe you make while the windows are open, music is low in the background, and the evening light starts turning soft across the kitchen counters.

These roasted potatoes are crisp around the edges, tender in the middle, and filled with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a little lemon to brighten everything at the end.

Simple food always feels the most like home to me this time of year.

Coastal Herb Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs baby gold potatoes, halved
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Flaky sea salt for serving
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Wash and halve the potatoes, then pat them dry well with a towel. This helps them roast instead of steam.

2. Season Everything

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.

3. Roast

Spread the potatoes onto a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer, cut side down.

Roast for 35–45 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy around the edges.

4. Finish

Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with lemon zest, flaky sea salt, and fresh parsley.

Serve warm.

Notes

• Yukon Gold potatoes work beautifully here if baby potatoes aren’t available.
• For a healthier option, use avocado oil instead of olive oil.
• Fresh herbs give the best flavor, but dried herbs can work in a pinch.
• You can easily adjust the seasonings to your preference — onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, or extra garlic powder all work well here.
• These pair perfectly with grilled chicken, summer salads, or simple sandwiches.

Kitchen Tip

If you want extra crispy potatoes, let the sheet pan heat in the oven while it preheats before adding the potatoes.