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Best Garlic Herb Roasted Potato Skins

These Garlic Herb Roasted Potato Skins are a crispy, flavorful appetizer or side dish, infused with the savory aroma of garlic and fresh herbs. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt for potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil for garlic herb mixture
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste for garlic herb mixture
  • Pepper to taste for garlic herb mixture
  • Shredded cheddar cheese optional, for topping
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for topping
  • Sour cream optional, for topping
  • Bacon bits optional, for topping
  • Chopped green onions optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Fork
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. Drizzle the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Use your hands to make sure each potato is evenly coated.
  4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack (or on a baking sheet) and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Let the potatoes cool slightly before handling.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Stir in the chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley. If you're using red pepper flakes, add them now. Cook for another minute, allowing the herbs to release their aromatic oils.
  8. Season the garlic herb mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise.
  10. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin.
  11. Brush the inside and outside of each potato skin with the garlic herb mixture.
  12. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, skin-side up.
  13. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and golden brown.
  14. If you're adding cheese, sprinkle it over the potato skins during the last few minutes of baking, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or any other toppings you desire.

Notes

For extra crispy skins, don't overcrowd the baking sheet and ensure the oven temperature is at 400°F (200°C). Brush generously with the garlic herb mixture for maximum flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer to re-crisp. Experiment with different cheese types, add crumbled bacon to the garlic herb mixture for extra smoky flavor, or sauté diced vegetables for a veggie delight. To make garlic butter, saute 2 cloves of garlic in 2 tablespoons of melted butter and brush on the potato skins.