Description
Perfectly crispy, golden potatoes with a soft, fluffy interior. This recipe guarantees golden, crispy roast potatoes every time by boiling them first and roughing up the edges, then roasting them in hot olive oil.
Ingredients
1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) potatoes (any variety, white washed potatoes pictured)
½ cup (125 ml) olive oil
2 tsp plain (all-purpose) flour
1 tsp sea salt flakes, plus extra to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced) and preheat the roasting pan in the oven as well. Ensure the pan is large enough to fit the potatoes without overcrowding them.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. For larger potatoes, cut them into eighths.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water (just submerged).
- Bring the pot to a rapid boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Set a timer to avoid overcooking.
- While the potatoes are cooking, add the olive oil to the preheated roasting pan in the oven. Let the oil heat up (be careful, as the oil will be hot).
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and give them a good shake to rough up the edges—this step is crucial for crispiness.
- Sprinkle the flour over the potatoes and stir gently to coat evenly. Some potatoes may break up a little, which is okay.
- Carefully add the potatoes to the hot roasting pan (the oil may splatter). Turn the potatoes to coat evenly in the oil. Add sea salt.
- Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes, then turn them over and cook for another 15 minutes. Repeat the process of turning them every 15 minutes until golden and crispy (about 45 minutes in total).
- Sprinkle with extra salt to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Herb-infused: Add fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or garlic to the pan for extra flavor.
- Spicy twist: Add cayenne pepper, paprika, or chili flakes to the flour for a spicy kick.
- Vegan: These roast potatoes are already vegan, but adding nutritional yeast gives a cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
