Description
Crispy Roast Potatoes invite culinary adventurers into a world of golden, crunchy perfection from Mediterranean kitchens. Potato enthusiasts will savor this simple yet remarkable side dish that elevates any meal with its irresistible texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil (or duck fat for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheating: Position a robust baking sheet inside an oven calibrated to 425F (220C), allowing the surface to become intensely hot while preparing potato components.
- Parboiling Technique: Submerge potato chunks in heavily salted boiling water, allowing them to soften for approximately 8-10 minutes until exterior surfaces become delicately tender.
- Surface Texturing: Drain potatoes thoroughly, then vigorously shake the pot to create rugged, uneven surfaces that will transform into exceptionally crispy edges during roasting.
- Seasoning Fusion: Combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel, creating an aromatic herbal infusion.
- Coating Process: Enrobe parboiled potatoes with the herbed oil mixture, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage of each potato segment.
- Roasting Preparation: Transfer potatoes onto the preheated baking sheet, distributing them in a single, uncrowded layer to maximize crispness and promote even caramelization.
- Roasting Transformation: Bake for 45-50 minutes, rotating potatoes midway to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior with a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove potatoes once they reach a stunning amber hue, garnishing with additional fresh herbs for an elegant presentation and vibrant flavor enhancement.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately to preserve the potatoes’ irresistible crunch and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Boost Crispiness: Shake parboiled potatoes vigorously in the pot to create rough edges, which help develop extra crispy surfaces during roasting.
- Prevent Soggy Results: Always use a preheated baking sheet to ensure immediate sizzling contact, preventing moisture absorption and maintaining potato crunchiness.
- Strategic Spacing: Arrange potatoes in a single, uncrowded layer to allow hot air circulation, enabling even browning and preventing steaming effect.
- Herb Flexibility: Swap rosemary and thyme with your preferred herbs like oregano or sage, or use dried herb blends for versatile flavor profiles matching different cuisines.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 579 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg