Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside — these roasted potatoes get their golden crust from a hot sheet pan and a light coating of oil. No parboiling required. A quick toss with fresh herbs right out of the oven keeps the flavors bright.
Side · Gluten‑free • 45 min
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1½-inch chunks
- Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup olive oil or neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)
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Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the lower third. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the baking soda. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are just fork-tender on the outside but still firm in the center, about 7–10 minutes.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and let them steam-dry for 2 minutes. Return to the pot, cover with the lid, and shake vigorously to rough up the edges. The rougher, the crispier.
- Pour oil onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Add potatoes, garlic if using, and plenty of pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer, cut sides down.
- Roast for 20 minutes. Flip each potato piece and continue roasting until deeply golden and crackling-crisp, 20–25 minutes more.
- Toss with fresh herbs if using and a final pinch of salt. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
Make Ahead
Parboil and rough up the potatoes up to 4 hours ahead. Leave them at room temperature on the baking sheet. Roast just before serving.
Storage
Potatoes lose their crispness in the refrigerator. Reheat leftovers on a baking sheet at 400°F for 10 minutes to re-crisp. Best eaten within 2 days.
Substitutions
Russet potatoes work — they get even crispier but the interior is drier. For duck-fat potatoes, replace oil with an equal amount of rendered duck fat. Smoked paprika added with the oil gives a deep, smoky version.
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