Perfect roast potatoes
Discover the ultimate recipe for perfect roast potatoes! With just 3 simple ingredients — potatoes, a dash of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil — you can achieve crispy, golden perfection. Ideal as a delicious side dish for any meal.
- 25 Apr 2025
- Cook time 62 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 10 Servings
- 3 Ingredients
Roast potatoes are a classic side dish that perfectly complement any meal. The key to getting them just right lies in the combination of crispy exterior and fluffy interior. By following this recipe, you'll achieve the perfect roast potatoes that are so delicious, they might even steal the spotlight from the main course.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Peel the potatoes thoroughly.
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized chunks, roughly the size of a golf ball. This will ensure they roast evenly.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
- Add a dash of salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let them simmer for about 10 minutes. You don’t want to fully cook the potatoes, just soften them a bit.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander. Let them sit for a minute to allow the steam to escape (this helps to create a fluffy texture on the outside).
- Give the colander a good shake to rough up the edges of the potatoes. This step is crucial for achieving a crispy exterior.
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes. Toss them gently to ensure each chunk is well-coated with oil.
- Spread the oiled potato chunks on a large baking sheet. Make sure they are in a single layer and not touching each other. This allows them to roast evenly and get crispy.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until they are golden and crispy on the outside, turning them halfway through the cooking time so they brown evenly.
- Once the potatoes are beautifully roasted, take them out of the oven.
- Sprinkle an additional dash of salt over the potatoes if desired.
- Serve immediately while they are hot and enjoy your perfect roast potatoes!
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Floury or starchy potatoes such as Russet or Maris Piper work best, as they get fluffier inside and crispier outside.
- Parboil before roasting: Boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes before roasting. This helps to soften the insides and create rough edges on the surface, which turn crispy when roasted.
- Shake them up: After parboiling, drain the potatoes and shake them in the pot to rough up the edges. This helps to create more surface area for crispiness.
- Get the oil hot: Preheat the olive oil in the roasting pan before adding the potatoes. This ensures that they start to crisp up as soon as they hit the pan.
- Season generously: Don't be shy with the salt and pepper. Seasoning at different stages – before roasting and halfway through – can enhance the flavor.
And there you have it – perfect roast potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These will undoubtedly become a favorite at your dinner table. Enjoy your delightful creation!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 200 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 150kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.10g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 36g | 10% |
| Fiber 4.20g | 11% |
| Sugar 1.64g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 4.23g | 5% |
| Saturated 0.62g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 0.00ug | 0% |
| Choline 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 2.12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 0.60mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B9 30ug | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 44% |
| Vitamin E 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 4.00ug | 3% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 24mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.22mg | 24% |
| Iron, Fe 1.62mg | 15% |
| Magnesium, Mg 45mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 110mg | 9% |
| Potassium, K 850mg | 25% |
| Selenium, Se 0.80ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 50mg | 3% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.60mg | 5% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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