Baby red potatoes are an absolutely reliable side dish option, one you could hardly go wrong with. This delectable and simple side dish can round off any meal any night of the week, and potatoes, especially when cooked to perfection, are a recipe you’ll never tire of.
In this article, we’ll show you different ways to cook baby red potatoes. Suppose you also pay attention to the tips and recommendations we’ve highlighted, regardless of your preferred method of cooking baby red potatoes. In that case, you can always be sure you’ll achieve great-tasting results.
Red Potatoes Nutrition Facts
Tips for Cooking Baby Red Potatoes
The following tips outlined below will ensure that your baby red potato recipes come out with an undeniable touch of perfection:
The ideal size of potatoes to use – Use small-sized potatoes of uniform size as much as possible. This is so that you can easily cut the potatoes into halves, and this is also to guarantee that they are cooked evenly. Instead of halves, you can cut bigger potatoes into quarters if you use them.
Make use of foil for easy clean-up – If you don’t have a non-stick baking sheet, lightly grease the baking sheet you use and line it with foil for easier clean-up.
To peel the potatoes or not, you must wash them to remove any dirt or defects on the surface. However, whether you peel them or not is a personal choice, and it is advised that you leave the skin on rather than peeling it.
The skin contains a lot of nutrients, and it also crisps up while it cooks in the oven, adding a lovely texture to the dish. If you opt to keep the skin on, use organic baby red potatoes.
Drain sufficiently if cooking in the oven – Before putting your baby red potatoes in the oven, make sure they’re completely dry so that whatever leftover moisture will not cause them to become soggy.
Cooking Baby Red Potatoes
There are different methods to choose from when making baby red potato recipes. Some of these methods have been described below:
Boiling Baby Red Potatoes
One of the secrets to getting excellent delicate boiled potatoes is to avoid overcooking them. Follow these easy steps when boiling baby red potatoes:
- Place whole baby red potatoes in a pot of cold water to begin. Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook them for 15 minutes, or until a fork easily punctures and slides through a potato. This can take up to 20 minutes at times.
- Carefully bring the potatoes out of the water and set them in a big mixing bowl when they are done cooking.
- If you don’t handle the potatoes carefully and throw them all into the bowl at once, they’ll break. The skins should easily peel away, leaving you with naked potatoes.
- Toss the potatoes with a couple of pats of butter, a pinch of salt, and some freshly cracked pepper for a delicious side dish befitting any occasion.
The boiled baby red potatoes are delicious on their own but can also be served with an extra dollop of butter for dipping.
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Roasting Baby Red Potatoes in the Oven
Follow these steps to cook baby red potatoes in the oven:
- To begin, the potatoes should be cut into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces.
- Fill a big pot halfway with warm water, then add the cut potatoes.
- Allow the potatoes to come to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 7-9 minutes (allow them to get almost totally cooked).
- Afterward, drain the potatoes, cover them, and set them aside to keep warm.
- Next, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 ½ teaspoon of dry parsley, 1 teaspoon of sea salt (or ¾ teaspoon of table salt), and ½ teaspoon of black pepper should be mixed in a small mixing dish.
- Gently toss the potatoes with the seasoning mixture until thoroughly coated (using a large mixing bowl will make the tossing process easier).
- Place the potatoes cut side down in a large rimmed, non-stick baking pan. Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the potatoes for 20 minutes, or until the sides of the potatoes facing the pan become golden.
- Serve immediately in a serving bowl, garnished with chopped fresh dill if preferred.
Whatever the method you decide on, you can be assured of delicious results.
Cooking Time for Baby Red Potatoes
The time it takes to cook baby red potatoes depends on the method you choose to use in cooking it. The table below describes the appropriate timing guidelines to follow when cooking baby red potatoes:
| Cooking procedure | Cooking time |
| Boiling baby red potatoes | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Roasting baby red potatoes in the oven | 20 minutes at 425 F |
Oven Roasted Baby Red Potatoes (6 Servings)
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of baby red potatoes, make sure to wash them well, don’t peel them
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon of dry parsley
- 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, diced finely diced
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and scrub them clean before cutting them into 1″ to 1 1/2″ pieces and placing them in a big pot half-filled with heated water.
- Bring potatoes to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 7-9 minutes, or until almost done.
- Drain and set aside right away.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, then add to the potatoes and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom side
- Serve with a sprinkling of chopped fresh dill.
This recipe yields delicious baby red potatoes and can be made within 45 minutes, with a prep time of 15 minutes and a cook time of 30 minutes. If you’d like to see more ways to cook baby red potatoes, then check out this video recipe.