Description
These homemade roast potatoes are golden, crispy, and fluffy inside—perfect for holiday dinners or weekday meals. Using starchy potatoes, olive oil, and herbs, this easy roast potato recipe is a must-try side dish. Learn how to make perfectly crispy potatoes in the oven with this simple and satisfying technique.
Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks about 2 inches in size.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and baking soda.
3. Add potatoes and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Drain and let them rest for 1 minute to steam dry.
5. Shake the potatoes in the colander to rough up their surfaces.
6. Place a roasting pan with olive oil in a 425°F (220°C) oven to heat.
7. After 5 minutes, add garlic and herbs to the hot oil.
8. Add potatoes to the hot oil, toss to coat, and roast for 45–55 minutes.
9. Flip halfway through roasting for even browning.
10. Remove from the oven, season with additional salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Let the potatoes steam dry for a minute after boiling to enhance crispiness.
Use baking soda in the boiling water to break down the surface for a better crust.
Don’t skip preheating the oil—it ensures a sizzling start for that crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg