Description
Crispy roast potatoes elevate holiday meals with irresistible golden crunch and rich flavor. Perfectly seasoned spuds promise a delightful side dish you cannot resist, delivering pure comfort with each golden, herb-kissed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Potato Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
Seasoning Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (or duck fat for extra richness)
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse potatoes, removing all skin and transforming them into uniform cubic pieces approximately two inches wide, ensuring consistent sizing for optimal roasting potential.
- Immerse potato chunks in cold water, thoroughly rinsing to eliminate residual starch that could compromise crispy exterior.
- Activate a substantial pot of generously salted water, bringing to a rolling boil, then gently submerge potato cubes and allow them to simmer for precisely ten minutes until exterior edges soften without disintegrating.
- Carefully drain potatoes using a colander, then vigorously agitate the vessel to intentionally roughen potato surfaces, creating microscopic texture variations that will ultimately produce exceptional crunchiness.
- Prepare roasting pan by heating oven to 425°F, drizzling olive oil across surface to create a protective cooking foundation.
- Artfully distribute potato chunks across pan, ensuring maximum separation to facilitate comprehensive heat circulation.
- Season generously with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, complemented by garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Roast potatoes, rotating pan midway through cooking process to guarantee uniform golden-brown transformation, approximately 45-55 minutes.
- Extract from oven when exterior achieves magnificent crispy golden shell with delicate, fluffy interior.
- Garnish with additional seasoning, serving immediately to preserve ultimate textural perfection.
Notes
- Starch Removal Trick: Rinsing potatoes in cold water eliminates excess starch, ensuring crispier and fluffier roasted potatoes.
- Parboiling Perfection: Slightly softening potato edges before roasting creates an incredible crispy exterior with a creamy interior.
- Seasoning Flexibility: Swap herbs and spices based on dietary preferences or cuisine style, keeping the core roasting technique consistent.
- Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly: This recipe naturally accommodates multiple dietary restrictions without compromising flavor or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg