Crispiest Roast Potatoes Ever are golden, crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside, seasoned perfectly for an irresistible side dish that pairs with almost any meal.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:British
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup vegetable oil or duck fat
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and place a large baking sheet inside to heat up.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potato chunks and boil for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked.
Drain potatoes and shake them in the pot to rough up the edges for maximum crispiness.
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well coated.
Carefully spread the potatoes onto the hot baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 45-50 minutes, flipping once or twice, until deeply golden and crispy on all sides.
Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Roughing up the potato edges after boiling is key to creating the ultimate crispy crust.
Using duck fat or beef tallow instead of vegetable oil adds extra flavor.
Don’t overcrowd the pan to allow the potatoes to roast instead of steam.