Description
Discover the secret to perfect roast potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These golden delights are easy to prepare and elevate any meal, making them a family favorite for Sunday dinners or holiday feasts. With minimal effort, you can create a side dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional): 1 tsp rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut into even chunks.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add potato chunks, and parboil for about 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them dry for a moment; gently shake to roughen their edges.
- Return the potatoes to the pot, drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any herbs. Toss well to coat.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg