Okay so let's start out by saying I really hope Aerosmith does not come sue me over this. Steven and buds, if this steps on your trademark toes just holler at me and I'll change the name. Unless you try them and like them, then let's talk.
Alrighty roo, here's the explanation you've all been dying to hear when it comes to the name of these. Every time I say I'm making Aerosmith Potatoes people think I'm inviting Steven and the gang over. Which, let's be honest, would be sort of cool.
Here's how they got their name. This was going back maybe 15 years or something like that, so my memory might be off and these are really AC/DC potatoes or something. I was reading an article while waiting in the doctor's office, not even sure what the magazine was that I read. The article was an interview with Steven Tyler's chef who cooked for them while they toured. The chef mentioned that Steven's diet was tricky but he had a bit of a sweet tooth. So she came up with a recipe using brown sugar in the potatoes to sweeten them. The brown sugar caramelizes and creates this amazing sweet layer on the outside. I was mesmerized by the article and thought to myself, hm, this chef is on to something. So I went home and played around with the recipe, and Aerosmith Potatoes were born. I've been making them for as long as I can remember. I tweak them here and there, and quite honestly probably never make them the same way twice. They are requested by anyone who comes over for dinner.
The first thing I love about them is the taste. If you read the blog regularly you know I have a sweet tooth. These work for me. I also love that you can play with the amount of brown sugar depending on who is eating them. Another really cool thing about them is you can play with add ins. My absolute favourite way to do them is with shallots. Those are Dubbed Kim's Aerosmith Potatoes. They are the most requested type. Most people love the extra caramelized taste of the shallots. Shallots are like onions and will caramelize beautifully in the pan with the Aerosmith Potatoes. I also do them with garlic, which are dubbed Vampire Aerosmith Potatoes. Those are my second favourite type. I also love them just plain with salt. Something about that sweet caramelized taste with a dash of salt playing against the sweet is spectacular. It's a taste explosion, like fireworks at an Aerosmith concert people.
You can also customize this by swapping out potatoes, I prefer russet most days. But red potatoes also work beautifully in this recipe. You can also cut them really small like home fries and reduce cook time, or use slightly larger cubes like these ones and do a medium cook time. Or you can do big, huge chunks of potatoes and cook them for longer like in my original post for Aerosmith Potatoes. You just adjust your cooking time depending on the potato and size you use.
Another cool thing is you can cook them however you like. If you like to grill these cook perfectly on the grill. Great when you slide them in a pan with real butter and shallots, honestly you will have a life altering moment when you make them that way. You can also pre boil to save cook time. And another tidbit is you can adjust the time you put the brown sugar in depending on the level of caramelized taste you want. I like  mine almost like candy so I pop the brown sugar on right away. My dad liked them just mildly caramelized so his I would add the brown sugar half way through the cook time.
So as you can tell these are highly adaptable and wickedly addictive. Try them immediately and I promise they will change your life.
Aerosmith Potatoes with Meyer Lemon & Garlic Salt {#Giveaway}
Ingredients
For the Meyer Lemon & Garlic Salt:
- 1 cup salt
- Zest from 3 to 4 meyer lemons regular lemons can be used
- ¼ cup roasted garlic flakes more if you really like garlic, like we do
For the Aerosmith Potatoes:
- 5 Russet Potatoes cut into cubes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Meyer Lemon & Garlic Salt to taste
Instructions
For the Meyer Lemon & Garlic Salt {must be made ahead of time, like the day before if possible}
- Zest Meyer Lemons (regular lemons work too)
- Place the zest on parchment lined cookie sheet and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes on low temperature, about 150 to 200 degrees F.
- Remove and allow to cool.
- Add the cooled zest to the salt. Mix well.
- Add roasted garlic flakes to the mixture and mix again. You can pop it all in a food processor and pulse it for a few seconds to really mix it well.
- Store in a sealed glass jar, and use when desired.
For the Aerosmith Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400 to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine all of your ingredients and mix really well.
- Allow to sit for a few minutes, then stir again.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the potatoes over the parchment and spread evenly.
- Place in the oven and cook for about 20 minutes, then turn the potatoes over. Place back in oven and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes depending on size you cut them. If you cut them very big it could take an extra 5 to 10 minutes to cook. I like to start checking at the 35 minute mark, and sometimes flip more than once to coat all sides well and cook all sides well.
- Remove from oven.
- Drain excess oil on a paper towel.
- Serve with a big old I Love Aerosmith Potatoes smile! Rock on!
Notes
Other Meyer Lemon Madness Posts:
Other Meyer Lemon Posts:
Meyer Lemon Cream Cheese Candies
Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mini Meyer Lemon Meringue Tarts
Toodles and smoochies! xx
P.S. If Aerosmith is reading this, please do not sue me. They're just potatoes man! No harm intended.Â
Melody
Hi again!
Not sure of the correct way for you to verify, maybe on the Website address?
Just pinned onto board "Blogfest"
Kim Bee
Thanks for that Melody.
Melody
Hi, Melody again!
Picture of giveaway on my facebook account, but, I cannot for the life of me, figure out how to " Tag!!"
Kim Bee
Hey Melody. For tagging on facebook you just use the @ before the person. So if you ever want to tag me just type in @Cravings of a Lunatic. Works for people and pages. Good luck.
Jennifer Grimm
I subscribe email
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Jennifer.
Amber
Not sure if I did the pintrest post right, but I did pintrest and mail.
http://pinterest.com/pin/105553184989100644/
Kim Beaulieu
Thank you.
Dina
Shared on FB! 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Dina.
FLaure
Une recette rapide à préparer et tu sembles dire que c'est une tuerie, pourquoi ne pas essayer si je trouve tous les ingrédients.
Bon dimanche, FLaure
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Carolsue
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Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much.
mjskit
I love roasted potatoes and I bet they were extra delicious with that Meyer lemon garlic salt! The salt looks extra special good!
Kim Beaulieu
Thank you so much. I love roasted potatoes.
Isabel
I already subscribe and these roasted potatoes look delicious!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Isabel.
Isabel
I posted your recipe in Pinterest..
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Isabel.
Marg
The Potatoes look lovely! I already subscribe to your blog. As it says, "Never miss a bite" and I didn't want to.
Kim Beaulieu
Lol, so glad you subscribed. Welcome.
Marg
Just to let you know that I pinned your 'Potatoes'. that sounds really strange doesn't it? Anyway I have also been following you on Pinterest as I didn't want to miss anything. I am constantly drooling as I look at and read your articles. Yum!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Marg. I love PInterest. Such a fun place to spend some free time.
Candice
I subscribe via e-mail. Thanks for the generous giveaway. =)
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Candice.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time
Ok, you had me hooked at Aerosmith. I'm not a big fan of sweet with my savory foods, but yeah, this sounds amazing. It's about freakin' time you shared the potatoes with us, too. Sheeh. You've been making them for 15 years and we're just now hearing about them? Dude.
Kim Beaulieu
I'm usually not either, like salt on fudge and stuff freaks me out. But this is omg good.
I wanted to keep them a secret but they're just too good not to share. lol
Kim Porter
I haven't the faintest clue as to where I can get those lemons to make the salt, but I do so BADLY want those potatoes right NOW! I am in quite a pickle. Thanks for an awesome recipe, and if I do not win this giveaway, my hunt for Meyer lemons will begin.
Kim Beaulieu
Hey Kim, if you can't find meyers just use regular lemons. They work great. The meyers are just a little sweeter. Good luck with the hunt. We scored 10 bags the other day so there's still some floating around.
Kim Porter
Thanks so much!
Kim Beaulieu
Most welcome.
Kim Porter
I definitely subscribe and did PIN this recipe immediately.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Kim.
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Kim, I love these potatoes! The name, the crispy outside, the creamy inside--everything! I'd like to scarf down a gigantic bowl. Rock on!
Kim Beaulieu
I scarfed some extra on your behalf. It was a sacrifice but, you know, I adore you so I forced myself to do it for you.
Thanks lady.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
You are speaking to my sweet tooth with those awesome potatoes!!! What an absolutely fun dish!!!! Aerosmith should be so proud to have them named after him 😉
Kim Beaulieu
You are so sweet, thank Jocelyn. These are my favourite side dish. Really good on the BBQ too.
Coqui
I love Meyer Lemons and this recipe looks amazing!
I signed up and hope I win!!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much.