Name: Crispy Roast Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; ¼ cup olive oil or duck fat; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried); ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional, for extra crispness)

Description

This recipe for Crispy Roast Potatoes delivers perfectly golden, crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside potatoes seasoned with garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of olive oil or duck fat. Using a parboiling step with baking soda improves the crispiness by roughening the potato edges, making this an ideal side dish for holiday meals or comforting dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

For Roasting

¼ cup olive oil or duck fat
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
½ teaspoon baking soda (optional, for extra crispness)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes to a golden crisp.
Parboil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the baking soda (if using) and a generous pinch of salt. Add the potato chunks and boil for 10 minutes until the potatoes are just tender on the outside but still firm inside.
Drain and Roughen: Drain the potatoes well in a colander, then shake gently to roughen their edges. This rough texture will improve crispiness when roasting.
Heat Oil in Pan: Place your roasting pan with the olive oil or duck fat in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until the fat is shimmering hot.
Coat Potatoes in Hot Oil: Carefully add the parboiled potatoes to the hot oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer with space between each piece.
Roast Potatoes: Roast in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once or twice during cooking. Cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Serve: Serve the crispy roast potatoes hot, optionally garnished with extra fresh herbs or flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Parboiling with baking soda creates a starchy surface that crisps beautifully.
For extra flavor, add smashed garlic cloves or lemon zest to the roasting oil before adding potatoes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: British, American