Roast Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Roast potatoes with rosemary and garlic are a classic crispy side that the Thermomix TM7 makes simple. The garlic cloves and fresh rosemary are chopped and ground evenly, while the potatoes steam first for a fluffy interior before roasting to a golden crunch. Ideal for Sunday roasts and festive dinners.
About this recipe
Roast Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic in the Thermomix TM7 are the golden, crispy side that turns any roast dinner into a feast. This recipe uses the all-in-one kitchen machine to do the fiddly work: garlic cloves are chopped finely in seconds, coarse sea salt and pepper are ground fresh for maximum flavour, and the potatoes are steamed gently before roasting so they turn out fluffy inside and crackling crisp outside. Searching for roast potato recipes that actually work? The TM7 takes the guesswork out of timing, so every batch cooks evenly without constant checking. Fresh rosemary releases its piney aroma when combined with hot oil and crushed garlic, coating each potato in herby goodness. Whether you are planning a Sunday roast, a Christmas dinner or a quick weeknight treat, these potatoes are the side everyone will fight over, with minimal effort and maximum crunch.
Preparation tips
- Choose floury potatoes such as Maris Piper or Bintje for the fluffiest interior; after steaming in the Varoma, give the potatoes a gentle shake so the rough surfaces catch the oil and turn extra crispy in the oven.
- Dry the steamed potatoes thoroughly before adding them to the hot vegetable oil, since moisture is the enemy of crispness; a rough surface plus dry skin means beautifully crackling roast potatoes.
- For a milder garlic flavour suitable for children, add the chopped garlic cloves only halfway through roasting so they sweeten rather than brown; extra rosemary sprigs on top add fragrance without extra salt.
Recipe variations
- For a lactose-free and vegan-friendly version, simply keep the vegetable oil as the base and replace the coarse sea salt with a herb salt made from ground rosemary and garlic; the potatoes stay just as golden and aromatic.
- A festive winter variation uses duck fat instead of vegetable oil and adds ground thyme with the rosemary; serve these roast potatoes alongside your Christmas turkey for an irresistibly crispy, herby festive side.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing on the integrated scale measures the vegetable oil exactly, so the potatoes get evenly coated without excess fat. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 chops the garlic cloves finely in seconds, releasing their aroma without sticky hands or a cutting board to wash. [Multi-Function]
- Fresh grinding the coarse sea salt with rosemary creates an aromatic seasoning that sticks to the hot potato surfaces. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle steaming in the Varoma cooks the potatoes to a fluffy interior before roasting, guaranteeing a soft centre every time. [Time Savings]
- Even mixing tosses the steamed potatoes with garlic and rosemary so every piece is uniformly coated in herbs. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- water
- potatoes
- vegetable oil
- coarse sea salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic cloves
- fresh rosemary