Description
This Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes recipe delivers perfectly tender and fluffy potatoes with a golden, crunchy exterior. Using a combination of parboiling and high-temperature roasting with avocado oil ensures an irresistible crispy crust. This simple yet delicious side dish is perfect for any meal and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby gold potatoes, quartered
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Parboil potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes start to become tender but remain firm.
- Drain and dry: Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander and allow them to steam dry for 5 minutes. This helps remove moisture for better crisping.
- Roughen potato surfaces: While in the colander, toss the steamed potatoes vigorously with salt and pepper to create rough edges or craters on the surface, which aid in crispiness.
- Heat oil on baking sheet: Pour avocado or vegetable oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and place it in the oven for about 10 minutes to heat the oil before adding the potatoes.
- Coat and arrange potatoes: Carefully toss the potatoes in the hot oil to coat them evenly. Arrange them cut-side down in a single, even layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the oven for about 30 minutes without disturbing them to allow a crispy crust to form. Avoid touching or stirring to maximize crispiness.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes ensures they cook through and get fluffy inside while roasting crisps the outside.
- Shaking the potatoes after parboiling to create rough edges is key for extra crispiness.
- Resist the urge to stir or flip the potatoes while roasting to allow a crust to develop.