Mastering Perfectly Crispy Roast Potatoes

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Experience the ultimate delight with crispy roast potatoes that boast a satisfying crunch on the outside and a fluffy interior. This dish is a staple worth mastering, thanks to a specific parboiling technique that ensures optimal texture. By lightly roughening the potato’s exterior, you enhance its ability to crisp up beautifully during roasting.

The key lies in choosing the right potato variety, particularly those with a high-starch content like Russet or Maris Piper. These potatoes break down just enough under heat to become tender inside while maintaining that coveted golden-brown crust. By adopting this method, you tackle the common challenge of bland, soggy roast potatoes.

A plate of these potatoes serves as a versatile side to any meal and will impress with both their visual appeal and delicious flavor. Mastering this recipe will elevate your culinary skills and leave your guests asking for seconds.

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Crispy Roast Potatoes

Author: [email protected]
Difficulty: Medium Prep Time Cook Time Total Time 65 hrs
Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 15 Calories: 250
Best Season: All

Description

Delight in perfectly crispy roast potatoes with a crunchy exterior and a soft, fluffy center using a strategic parboiling and roughening technique, ideal as a versatile side dish.

Ingredients for Crispy Roast Potatoes

Main Ingredients

Instructions for Crispy Roast Potatoes

Preparation

  1. Peel and Cut Potatoes
    Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks for uniform cooking.
    Ensure all pieces are of similar size.

Cooking

  1. Parboil Potatoes
    Place potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water and parboil for about 10 minutes until slightly soft.
    Potatoes should not be fully cooked.
  2. Roughen Potatoes
    Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake gently to roughen the surface.
    This step is crucial for a crispy exterior.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray
    Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Drizzle olive oil on a baking tray and heat in the oven until sizzling hot.
    Hot oil helps in crisping the potatoes.
  4. Roast Potatoes
    Carefully place the potatoes on the hot tray, season with salt and pepper, and roast for about 40 minutes or until golden and crispy.
    Turn potatoes halfway through roasting for even color.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11gg17%
Saturated Fat 1.5gg8%
Trans Fat 0gg
Cholesterol 0mgmg0%
Sodium 390mgmg17%
Potassium 620mgmg18%
Total Carbohydrate 35gg12%
Dietary Fiber 3gg12%
Sugars 1gg
Protein 4gg8%
Vitamin A 0% IU
Vitamin C 20% mg
Calcium 2% mg
Iron 8% mg
Vitamin D 0% IU
Vitamin E 6% IU
Vitamin K 0% mcg
Thiamin 10% mg
Riboflavin 2% mg
Niacin 10% mg
Vitamin B6 25% mg
Folate 10% mcg
Vitamin B12 0% mcg
Biotin 0% mcg
Pantothenic Acid 4% mg
Phosphorus 10% mg
Iodine 0% mcg
Magnesium 10% mg
Zinc 4% mg
Selenium 2% mcg
Copper 15% mg
Manganese 20% mg
Chromium 0% mcg
Molybdenum 0% mcg
Chloride 0% mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure to roughen the potato edges for optimal crispiness. Suitable to serve as a side dish with various meals.
Keywords: crispy roast potatoes, side dish, parboiling, high-starch potatoes

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