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Roast Potatoes

Roast Potatoes

Delightful roast potatoes with crispy edges and fluffy interiors, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2.5 lbs starchy potatoes Russet, Maris Piper, or Yukon Gold
For the Roasting
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, duck fat, or beef dripping Duck fat or beef dripping adds rich flavor
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt Essential for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or parsley chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Colander
  • Pot

Method
 

How to Make Roast Potatoes
  1. Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into evenly sized chunks, about 1½ to 2 inches each.
  2. Place the cut potatoes in a pot of cold salted water and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 7–10 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander, then give them a gentle shake to roughen the edges.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour your chosen fat into a baking tray and let it heat for 5–7 minutes.
  5. Add the drained potatoes to the hot fat in the baking tray. Turn them carefully to coat all sides.
  6. Roast the potatoes for 45–50 minutes, turning once halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
  7. Season the roast potatoes with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and any optional herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle with a bit of grated Parmesan before serving.

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