Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings

Don’t throw away those potato peels! Make these delicious Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings with them. Serve as an appetizer or quick snack.

I think my family eats their weight in potatoes ever year. It’s truly one of their favorite foods. If you were to ask them, these Smashed Roasted Potatoes would be their top spud recipe to eat. I am a true mashed potato girl, which makes it super easy to make these Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings. Save those peels in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator.

Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings

Saving the potato skins is not only reducing food waste but they turn into a wonderful simple and delicious snack or appetizer. They come out of the oven crispy and golden brown. Think potato chips but healthier since the peels have the fiber and nutrients in them.

I placed the potato peels in a plastic container of water and kept them in the refrigerator with every intention on making this recipe the next day. However, as it happens with me, I forgot….for 4 days! I thought surely those peels would be brown and not good anymore. To my delight, they were perfect and good to use!

You want the peels to be dry so if you’ve stored them in cold water, drain and pat dry with a paper towel before roasting. Also, discard any green peelings since they can contain solanine, which is a toxin that is not usually an issue in potatoes, since potatoes simply don’t contain enough of it to bother most people. 

Ingredients

• peelings from russet potatoes
• garlic powder
• fresh rosemary
• sea salt
• olive oil

How to Make Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. I usually line my sheet pan with parchment paper, but this particular time I forgot. Works either way!

Step 2

Place the potato peelings on large baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over them and then sprinkle the garlic powder, rosemary, and salt over the skins. Toss to coat and spread out in a single layer.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 15 – 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden, stirring them halfway through cooking time. Baking time will depending on how fast (or slow) your oven cooks. Sprinkle with more rosemary or chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Tips, Tricks. and FAQs

• I made these with russet potatoes but I am sure it would work with other types. Try red potatoes or Yukon Golds.
• It’s important to rinse and scrub the potatoes before roasting the skins.
• Soak peelings in cold water until ready to use; then drain, and pat dry. Be sure skins are dry before roasting.
• Toppings to try include grated Parmesan cheese, sliced green onions, shredded cheese, other fresh herbs, etc.
• Try other seasonings: ranch, buffalo, or taco.
• Great to make in the air fryer as well. Air fry at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes

Other Easy Appetizers you will Enjoy:

• Herb Roasted Sunchokes
• Air Fryer Sausage Balls
• Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs (make these and use the skins for this recipe)
• Everything Bagel Mini Pigs in a Blanket

Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings

Don't throw away those potato peels! Make these delicious Rosemary Roasted Potato Peelings with them. Serve as an appetizer or quick snack.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Cajun

Keyword: appetizers, peelings, potato skins, potatoes, roasted potato peelings, rosemary

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Peelings form 3 – 4 large russet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the potato peelings on large baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over them and then sprinkle the garlic powder, rosemary, and salt over the skins. Toss to coat and spread out in a single layer.
• Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden, stirring them halfway through cooking time.

  Sprinkle with more rosemary or chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Notes

I made these with russet potatoes but I am sure it would work with other types.
It’s important to rinse and scrub the potatoes before roasting the skins.
Soak peelings in cold water until ready to use; then drain, and pat dry. Be sure skins are dry before roasting.
Toppings to try include grated Parmesan cheese, sliced green onions, shredded cheese, etc.
Try other seasonings: ranch, buffalo, or taco.
Great to make in the air fryer as well. Air fry at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes

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• Breakfast Totcho Kabobs from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Cheesy Pork Chop and Potato Casserole from Cheese Curd In Paradise
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• Hasselback Potatoes Air Fryer from Devour Dinner
• Heart Shaped Roasted Potatoes from Jen Around the World
• Herbed Potatoes in the Pressure Cooker from That Recipe
• Homemade Hash Browns from The Freshman Cook
• Japanese Potato Salad from Palatable Pastime
• Pan Fried Potato Slices from Art of Natural Living
• Roasted Cheddar Ranch Potatoes from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Roasted Potato Peelings with Rosemary from Blogghetti

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