Crispy Homemade Roast Potatoes: Easy & Delicious Recipe
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these golden, crispy homemade roast potatoes. Perfectly balanced with a crunchy exterior and fluffy interior, they are sure to impress at any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil or duck fat)
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel (if desired) about 2 pounds of your chosen potatoes. Cut them into evenly-sized pieces, around 1.5 inches.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Parboil for about 10 minutes until they are just tender but not fully cooked.
- Once parboiled, drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Give the colander a gentle shake to roughen the edges of the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with about 3 tablespoons of your chosen oil, salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices you’re using until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once they’re done, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, infuse the oil with fresh herbs before tossing with the potatoes. You can also add whole garlic cloves to the baking sheet for roasting.