Description
Golden, crispy roast potatoes shine in this ultimate potato perfection, blending British culinary tradition with irresistible texture. Garlic-herb infused edges and perfectly crisped exteriors promise a memorable side dish you’ll crave with every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes (Main Ingredient):
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Oils:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil (or duck fat for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a scorching 425F (220C) to ensure optimal potato roasting conditions.
- Fill a large pot with generously salted water and bring to a rolling boil, then carefully introduce potato chunks.
- Parboil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes, allowing the edges to soften slightly but maintaining structural integrity.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander, then return them to the pot for an aggressive shaking session.
- Vigorously shake the pot to create rough, jagged surfaces that will transform into delightfully crispy edges during roasting.
- Prepare a flavor-packed seasoning blend combining olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Tumble the parboiled potatoes into the seasoning mixture, ensuring each chunk becomes completely and evenly coated with the aromatic herbs and spices.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes on a large baking sheet, strategically positioning them to prevent any overlapping and maximize potential crispiness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 45-50 minutes, carefully flipping the potatoes midway to achieve uniform golden-brown perfection.
- Remove the potatoes when they’ve developed a stunning crisp exterior and enticing golden color.
- Optional: Sprinkle with an additional pinch of salt and garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately, capturing the potatoes at the peak of their crispy, flavorful glory.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for maximum crispiness, as their high starch content helps create that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Parboiling is crucial to create a fluffy interior while developing a rough surface that becomes incredibly crisp when roasted, so don’t skip this step.
- For gluten-free and vegan diets, this recipe is already perfectly suitable, making it a versatile side dish for various dietary needs.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like smoked sea salt, dried herbs, or even a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for extra flavor complexity and dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 349 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg