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The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever Recipe

The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 75 mins
  • Total Time: 85 mins
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking

Description

These crispy roast potatoes are the ultimate side dish, featuring a golden, crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Infused with garlic, rosemary, and parsley, these potatoes are bursting with flavor and make the perfect accompaniment to any meal.


Ingredients

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Kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon (4 g) baking soda

Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes

  • 4 pounds (about 2 kg), peeled and cut into quarters, sixths, or eighths

Oil/Fat Mixture

  • 5 tablespoons (75 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, duck fat, goose fat, or beef fat

Additional Ingredients

  • Small handful picked fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Small handful fresh parsley leaves, minced

Instructions

  1. Prep the Potatoes: Boil potatoes with salt and baking soda until slightly tender.
  2. Infuse Oil: Combine oil/fat with rosemary, garlic, and pepper in a saucepan.
  3. Coat Potatoes: Toss drained potatoes in infused oil until coated.
  4. Roast: Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until crispy and golden.
  5. Finish: Toss roasted potatoes with garlic/rosemary mixture and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Russet potatoes create a crispier crust, while Yukon Golds offer a creamier texture.
  • Cut potatoes into large chunks for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg