Vegan Crispy Herb Potatoes

Crispy roasted potatoes are among the most comforting side dishes. These Vegan Crispy Herb Potatoes have a golden exterior and a fluffy interior, with plenty of flavor from fresh herbs and seasonings. Simple ingredients can produce extraordinary flavor, as shown by these potatoes, which can be served as a holiday side dish, paired with a substantial main course, or eaten on their own with your favorite dipping sauce. High heat roasting enhances the potatoes’ inherent sweetness. Each piece of these Vegan Crispy Herb Potatoes contains earthy, fragrant notes from fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary.

STATS

• Diet: Vegan, gluten-free
• Course: Side
• Cuisine: Western or Global
• Prep done in fifteen minutes
• Cooking time: Forty minutes
• Fifty-five minutes will be spent in total
• Size per serve: 1 cup per person
• Number of servings(total): Six servings
• Cooking method: Oven roasting
• Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS

• Silicone baking mat or parchment liner
• Measuring spoons
• Large mixing bowls
• Tongs or a spatula
• Chef’s knife
• Rimmed baking sheet
• Cutting board

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• To taste of black pepper and salt
• 2 pounds of potatoes
• Parsley, two tbsps.
• 3 tablespoons of oil
• Rosemary, one tsp.
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• Thyme, one tsp.
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

INGREDIENT NOTES

PARSLEY

• Freshly chopped parsley gives a bright green color to your dish. You may use dill or cilantro to replace the parsley.

POTATOES

• Red or Yukon gold baby potatoes work well for this dish. They will give you a creamy taste. Swap them with fingerling potatoes if you wish to add a rustic touch.

SMOKED PAPRIKA

• This smoked paprika adds smoky flavor to our potatoes without using animal products. You may use normal paprika if the smoky smell bothers you.

HERBS

• The recipe includes thyme and rosemary. You may use it either fresh or dried, as per the availability. These herbs add earthy notes and are naturally vegan.

AROMATICS

• We are using the powdered onion and garlic here in this recipe to give the dish its classic and authentic aroma. You may also use the freshly minced garlic.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Switch the oven on and set the temperature to 220 degrees C.
2. Cover the base of the baking tray with a parchment liner or a baking silicone mat.
3. Wash the potatoes first and dry them properly.
4. Divide the potatoes into halves or quarters for better roasting.
5. Move the potato pieces to a big mixing bowl.
6. Add salt, paprika, rosemary, black pepper, thyme, olive oil, powdered onion, and garlic to the potatoes.
7. Toss them well to season each piece of potato properly.
8. Arrange the seasoned potato pieces with their cut surfaces down in only one layer on the lined sheet.
9. Now, place that baking sheet in the oven for approximately forty minutes.
10. Change the side of each potato piece after twenty minutes.
11. Take them out of the oven when the potatoes have a crisp exterior and a tender interior.
12. Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over them.
13. Your Vegan Crispy Herb Potatoes are ready to serve.

TIPS

• Never overcrowd the pan to ensure the proper crispness of each potato slice. Roasted the potatoes in two batches if needed.
• Soak the cut potatoes in chilled water for half an hour before marinating and roasting. This will let you experience the crispy potatoes.
• At the end, squeeze some lemon juice to enhance the flavors.

STORING DIRECTIONS FOR LEFTOVERS

CHILLING

• Save the remaining roasted potatoes in a sealed container. Refrigerate it for approximately four days. Rewarm them using the oven for twelve minutes at 190 degrees C to bring the crispness back.

FREEZING

• When the roasted potatoes cooled completely, shift them all to the freezer-safe bags. Freeze them for approximately two months. These can be warm up again directly from the frozen state using the oven at 200 degrees C for twenty minutes.

FAQs

Will the sweet potatoes work for this recipe?

• Sure! go for the sweet potatoes as they will be similarly delicious and give a sweeter flavor.

Is that possible to roast these poataoes without oil?

• Yes, use the aquafaba or a splash of vegetable broth in palce of oil to roast the poatatoes and lower the calories. They will be less crispy without the oil.

How to prevent the soggy potatoes?

• Before seasoning the potatoes, dry them properly, and while arranging them on the sheet, never overcrowd them. Your roasted potatoes will turn out too crispy.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Size/serve: 1 cup (about 150g)
Calories: ~165 kcal
Carbs in total: Twenty-eight grams
Fiber: 4 g
Net carbohydrates: Twenty-four grams
Fats: 5 g
Sugar: Two grams
Proteins: 3 g
Sodium: 210 milligrams