These herb and garlic potato skewers use small, new potatoes, threaded on to skewers and roasted with herbs and garlic until golden and crispy. A fun way to enjoy potatoes and great for entertaining.

herb and garlic potato skewers in skillet with sour cream

This is a super simple way to enjoy those small new potatoes that are available at the markets right now (or mini potatoes any time of year). This is more of an idea than a recipe exactly. These herb roasted potato skewers are just proof positive that food on sticks is always more fun!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Potatoes – either small new potatoes or mini yellow potatoes are best here. (Mini yellow potatoes tend to be more tender than mini red potatoes).

Your potatoes should be of similar size, so that they cook evenly. So they can be bigger or smaller, but whatever way you go, they should be all the same size-ish.

Herbs – if you have an herb garden, a mix of fresh herbs is wonderful on these potatoes. If not, a mixture of dried herbs is just fine, too.

Skewers – you can use metal or bamboo skewers. If using wooden skewers, don’t forget to set them to soak for about 30 minutes before using.

Herb and Garlic Roasted Potato Skewers

Recipe Tips

There is only one trick to the perfect skewer roasted potatoes an one that I have not completely mastered, but I’m working on it :) The trick is to ensure that your skewer of potatoes is as level as possible on the cut potato side, so that they all stay in contact with the hot pan to cook up all lovely and crispy.

The best way to accomplish that is to lay your potato halves on the counter in a row, cut side down, and to thread your skewer through the potatoes as they sit there.

After that, simply mix up your garlic and herb oil, spread on a baking sheet and lay your potatoes on top. Pop in to a hot oven and roast until golden. Flip them over and top with a little Parmesan, then return to the oven for a few minutes. Enjoy as a side for any meal or as a snack with some sour cream for dipping.

herb and garlic potato skewers in skillet with sour cream

Top Tip!

I know it sounds easy to say lay your potatoes cut side down on the counter and thread the skewer through, but potatoes are hard and that’s one of those “easier said than done” things. If you are having trouble, toss your potatoes in a bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds + to soften them slightly.

herb and garlic potato skewers in small skillet

Get the Recipe: Herb and Garlic Potato Skewers

These Herb and Garlic Roasted Potato Skewers use small, new potatoes, threaded on to skewers and roasted with herbs and garlic until golden and crispy. A fun way to enjoy potatoes and great for entertaining.
5 stars from 2 ratings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 small new or mini yellow potatoes , of similar size

Herb Oil Mix:

  • 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, oregano. parsley, rosemary, (or use 1 Tbsp. mixed dried herbs
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. (regular bake setting/not fan assisted) If using wooden skewers, set them to soak for about 30 minutes before using.
  • Prepare Garlic and Herb Oil Mix: Combine all ingredients and stir well. Set aside.
  • Cut your potatoes in half. Lay potatoes cut side down and just touching each other, in 6 rows of 4 potato halves on your work surface. Take a skewer and thread through the potatoes, without lifting the potatoes, to ensure that the bottom/cut side stays as level as possible.
  • Pour your herb oil mix in the center of a baking sheet and spread out just to about the size that the skewers will cover. Place potato skewers on top of the herb oil mixture and press down lightly. Lightly brush the top (uncut, rounside of the potatoes with olive oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden underneath. Flip skewers over so that the cut side is up, sprinkle top of potatoes with Parmesan and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy as a side for any meal or as a snack with sour cream for dipping.
  • Makes 6 skewers of 4 half-potatoes.

Notes

Be sure to read the notes above this Recipe Card, for more tips on making this recipe!
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Course: Side Dish
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 91kcal, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 219mg, Vitamin A: 15IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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