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Best Roast Potatoes

Best Roast Potatoes

Discover the secret to making perfectly crispy and golden roast potatoes with fluffy interiors and aromatic herbs. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and straightforward techniques to guarantee a deliciously crunchy crust and soft inside, ideal for family dinners or holiday feasts.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 2 lbs (900g) starchy potatoes (Maris Piper or Russets), peeled and cut into chunks

Oil or Fat

  • 3–4 tbsp olive oil, vegetable oil, or duck fat

Seasonings

  • 1–2 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)

Parboiling

  • Water for boiling
  • 1 tbsp salt for boiling water

Instructions

  1. Choose and Prepare Your Potatoes: Select starchy potatoes such as Maris Piper or Russets. Peel and cut them into evenly sized chunks to ensure they cook uniformly.
  2. Parboil the Potatoes: Place the potato chunks in boiling salted water and cook for about 8–10 minutes until the edges are just starting to soften but the centers remain firm.
  3. Rough Up the Surfaces: Drain the potatoes and gently shake them in the colander to roughen the edges. This step increases the crispy surface area after roasting.
  4. Heat the Oil or Fat: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Pour your chosen oil or fat into a roasting pan and heat it until shimmering hot to crisp the potatoes instantly.
  5. Roast the Potatoes: Toss the potatoes in the hot oil, season with salt and chopped fresh herbs, then roast in the oven for 40–50 minutes, turning occasionally every 15 minutes for even browning and crunch.
  6. Add Garlic and Final Touch: About 10 minutes before finishing, add crushed garlic cloves if using to infuse flavor without burning. Continue roasting until the potatoes are golden and crisp.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes like Maris Piper or Russets for the ideal fluffy interior and crispy crust.
  • Parboiling is essential to soften potatoes before roasting and achieve the perfect texture.
  • Shaking the potatoes after draining creates roughened edges for enhanced crispiness.
  • Roast at a high temperature (220°C / 425°F) for beautiful caramelization and crunch.
  • Animal fats like duck or goose fat can be used instead of oils for richer flavor and crispiness.
  • Turn potatoes every 15 minutes during roasting to ensure even coloring.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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