Description
Crispy roast potatoes elevate simple side dishes into culinary magic, bringing golden crunch and irresistible flavor to dinner tables. Perfectly seasoned with herbs and roasted to perfection, these potatoes invite diners to savor each delightful, crisp bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil (or duck fat for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Herb Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a searing 425F (220C), positioning a hefty baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly while preparing the potatoes.
- Fill a large pot with generously salted water and bring to a rolling boil, carefully introducing potato chunks to parboil for 8-10 minutes until exterior edges soften slightly.
- Drain the potatoes completely, then return them to the pot and execute a vigorous shaking motion to create textured, roughened surfaces that will transform into crispy edges during roasting.
- Whisk together aromatic olive oil, zesty garlic powder, smoky paprika, fragrant rosemary, earthy thyme, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble the parboiled potatoes into the herbed oil mixture, ensuring each chunk becomes evenly and lavishly coated with the seasoned blend.
- Extract the scorching hot baking sheet from the oven and meticulously arrange potatoes in a single, uncrowded layer to guarantee maximum crispness and even browning.
- Roast the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, using tongs to flip them midway through cooking, allowing each side to develop a golden, crunchy exterior.
- Once achieved a stunning amber-brown color and crisp texture, transfer the potatoes to a serving platter, optionally garnishing with additional fresh herbs for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while potatoes maintain their irresistible crunch and warmth.
Notes
- Parboiling is crucial for achieving that perfectly crispy exterior while maintaining a fluffy interior, so don’t skip this step or overcook the potatoes.
- Shaking the potatoes in the pot creates tiny rough edges that become delightfully crisp and golden when roasted, maximizing the crunchy texture.
- Use high-starch potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for the ultimate crispy result, as they have more starch that helps create a crackly exterior.
- For a healthier version, swap olive oil with avocado oil or use an air fryer to reduce overall oil content while maintaining the same crispy crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg