Get ready to transform ordinary potatoes into a culinary masterpiece that will have your dinner guests begging for your recipe! These Ultra Crispy Roast Potatoes are not just a side dish – they're a crispy, golden sensation that will elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. With a perfectly crunchy exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth interior, these potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that combines British culinary tradition with restaurant-quality technique.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Ensure potatoes are cut into roughly 2-3 inch chunks for even cooking.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil and cook the potatoes for 6-8 minutes until the exterior becomes slightly soft and starts to break down at the edges. This process creates a starchy exterior that will help achieve maximum crispiness.
- While potatoes are boiling, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large roasting tray with the olive oil inside the oven to heat up for 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander, then gently shake the colander to rough up the potato surfaces. This creates more surface area for crispy edges.
- Remove the hot roasting tray from the oven and carefully transfer the potatoes onto it, turning them to coat completely in the hot oil.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring each potato is well coated.
- Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- When potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, remove from oven.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped rosemary and additional salt if desired before serving immediately.
Tips
- Choose the Right Potato: Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for the crispiest results.
- The Shake Technique: Don't skip the colander shake! This crucial step creates those irresistible crispy edges by roughing up the potato surfaces.
- Hot Oil is Key: Preheating the roasting tray with oil ensures an immediate, crisp sear when the potatoes hit the pan.
- Don't Overcrowd: Give your potatoes space on the tray. Overcrowding will steam the potatoes instead of roasting them crisp.
- Turning is Essential: Halfway through cooking, turn the potatoes to ensure even browning and maximum crispiness.
- Fresh Herbs Matter: Adding fresh rosemary at the end brings a burst of flavor and aromatic freshness to your roasted potatoes.Pro Chef Secret: The par-boiling step is crucial – it creates a starchy exterior that guarantees that perfect crispy crunch you're looking for!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 315kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
