Description
Ultimate Crispy Roast Potatoes are a sensory experience with unparalleled texture, featuring a glass-like crunch on the outside and a fluffy interior. This versatile recipe elevates any meal and is surprisingly simple to execute using basic ingredients and professional techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
2 kg Starchy Potatoes
200 ml Duck Fat or Vegetable Oil
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
2 tbsp Sea Salt
4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
6 cloves Garlic Bulbs
Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into large, even chunks, about the size of a golf ball
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt and baking soda, and bring to a boil
- Boil for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are soft but center holds its shape
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for at least 5 minutes
- Put the lid back on and shake the potatoes to rough up the edges
- Pour the fat into a roasting tray and preheat in a 220°C (425°F) oven for 10 minutes
- Carefully add the potatoes to the hot fat, ensuring they are not touching
- Roast for 30 minutes without touching them
- Turn the potatoes, add smashed garlic and rosemary, and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes until crispy and brow
Notes
Do not overcrowd the roasting pan to ensure proper crispiness.
Use high-starch potatoes for the best texture.
Salt water heavily while boiling for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg