Pan Roasted Baby Potatoes – the perfect 20-minute buttery fresh side meal that requires no oven (just a stove top). Healthy, delicious and quick these pan roasted baby potatoes go well with everything. Perfectly crisp, they can be prepared in an air fryer too.
In Europe, baby potatoes are typically found only in spring. Their size can vary from tiny, cherry-like potatoes to those closer to the size of an apricot. I tend to favor the larger ones, as their skins are much easier to clean. Once prepared, I cut them in halves or quarters, which gives a lovely balance – soft, delicate potato on the inside with beautifully crisp, buttery edges on the outside.
Check out my recipe for European Roasted Baby Potatoes that are cooked whole. It’s also perfect for spring/fall times.
INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
- Baby potatoes, skin brushed – if potatoes are larger, cut in half/four like in photos. Recipe work perfect with the small sized baby potatoes as well.
- Fresh/dry dill, chopped – or any other seasoning (like French, Greek, Italian, skip the salt perhaps).
- Olive oil (or other vegetable oil) – potatoes will like it.
- Butter – just a small amount makes all the difference.
- Salt to taste -always taste test before serving.
- Water for boiling potatoes – to cover them in the pot.
Pan Roasted Baby Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 non-stick cooking pot (with lid)
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 kg baby potatoes, skin brushed
- 2 tbsp. fresh/dry dill, chopped
- 4 tbsp. olive oil, (or other vegetable oil)
- 30 g butter
- sea salt to taste
- water for braising potatoes
Instructions
- Wash baby potatoes under cold water. Using a knife/kitchen brush take some of the young skin off (the one that comes off easily). Cut potatoes in four (if needed).
- In a large cooking pan pour water and bring to a boil. Then add brushed, cut potatoes and let blance for 5-10 minutes (until almost cooked).
- Next, remove water (by straining in a colander per se). Then, transfer potatoes to frying pan, add olive oil, butter, salt and dill.
- Cover with a lid and let cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently to allow all parts of the potatoes to be browned on each side.
Nutrition
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED BABY POTATOES – VIDEO
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