the best crispy roast potatoes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes

Servings: 4

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (about 1 kg) potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into even-sized chunks
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or duck fat
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Parboil Potatoes:
   • Place the peeled and cut potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until the edges of the potatoes are just beginning to soften. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
3. Fluff the Potatoes:
   • Once drained, give the potatoes a good shake in the colander. This will help fluff up the edges, making them extra crispy.
4. Coat with Oil or Fat:
   • In a roasting pan or baking tray, heat the olive oil or duck fat in the oven until hot. Add the parboiled potatoes and turn them to coat in the fat or oil.
5. Season:
   • Sprinkle the potatoes with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder (if using), and dried rosemary or thyme (if using). Toss the potatoes to ensure even coating.
6. Roast in the Oven:
   • Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for 45-50 minutes, turning the potatoes occasionally to ensure even crisping.
7. Check for Crispy Texture:
   • About halfway through the cooking time, check for the level of crispiness. If desired, you can turn the oven temperature up slightly for the last 10 minutes for an extra crispy finish.
8. Serve:
   • Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the oven. Allow any excess fat to drain off on paper towels.
9. Garnish (Optional):
   • Garnish with additional sea salt and fresh herbs if desired.
10. Enjoy Your Best Crispy Roast Potatoes!
    • Serve these golden and crispy roast potatoes as a delightful side dish with your favorite main course.

Note:

• The key to achieving crispy roast potatoes is the initial parboiling, which helps create a fluffy texture on the edges.
• Experiment with different herbs and seasonings to customize the flavor to your liking.