Garlic potatoes

55 min
medium
3 ingredients

Garlic potatoes

Garlic potatoes is a simple and delicious recipe with its roots in the traditional cuisine of various Latin American countries. This dish stands out for its intense flavor and easy preparation, combining basic ingredients like potatoes and garlic, which are very common in popular gastronomy.

In different Latin American countries, this preparation may have various names. For example, in Mexico and Colombia, it is usually called simply "garlic potatoes" or "roasted potatoes with garlic," while in Argentina and Chile, it is popularly known as "papas al ajillo" when garlic is a fundamental element for the flavor. The combination of garlic with roasted potatoes is a classic that reflects the influence of Spanish cuisine and the adaptability of regional ingredients.

This dish, in addition to being a perfect accompaniment for meats and fish, is highly appreciated for its crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside, as well as for the aroma of roasted garlic that permeates the potatoes.

How to prepare Garlic Potatoes

To prepare delicious garlic potatoes, first preheat the oven to 400°F.

Next, boil the potatoes whole or quartered for 5 minutes to soften them slightly before roasting.

Then, coat the potatoes with a little oil and place them on a baking tray along with whole garlic cloves.

Finally, roast the potatoes in the oven for 45 minutes until they are golden and crispy on the outside, while the garlic roasts and releases all its aroma and flavor.

The ingredients needed for this recipe are: potatoes, garlic cloves, and oil.

Papas con ajo

Ingredients (3)

  • Potatoes
  • Cloves Of Garlic
  • Oil

Instructions (5 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F
  2. 2 Boil whole or quartered potatoes for 5 minutes
  3. 3 Roast the potatoes
  4. 4 coated in oil
  5. 5 on a tray with whole garlic cloves for 45 minutes