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Crispy Roast Potatoes

Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time 65 hrs
Difficulty: Medium
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
  • 1 kg Russet or Maris Piper potatoes (High in starch, ideal for roasting)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (Ensures potatoes are crispy)
  • 1 tsp salt (For seasoning)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (Freshly ground for flavor)
Instructions for Crispy Roast Potatoes
    Preparation
  1. 1
    Peel and Cut PotatoesPeel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks for uniform cooking.
    Ensure all pieces are of similar size.
    2. Cooking
  2. 2
    Parboil PotatoesPlace potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water and parboil for about 10 minutes until slightly soft.
    Potatoes should not be fully cooked.
  3. 3
    Roughen PotatoesDrain the potatoes in a colander and shake gently to roughen the surface.
    This step is crucial for a crispy exterior.
  4. 4
    Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking TrayPreheat 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.
  5. 5
    Roast PotatoesCarefully 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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