Crispy Roast Potatoes

Crispy Roast Potatoes

British
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70 minutes
2 people
Hard

70 min · 10 steps

Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps

410 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 43g
Fats 23g

About this dish

The ultimate roast potato. Fluffy on the inside, impossibly crispy on the outside.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Maris Piper Potatoes0.5 kg

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt0.5 tbsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Oil50 ml

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Roasting tray
  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Chopping board

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan and boil a kettle of water.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Peel and chop the Maris Piper Potatoes into evenly sized chunks.

Approx. 10 minutes
3

Pour the Oil into a roasting tray and place it in the hot oven to heat up.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water, add salt, and parboil for 10 minutes.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake to roughen up the edges. Let them steam dry for 5 minutes.

Approx. 5 minutes
6

Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven — the oil should be shimmering. Tip the potatoes into the hot oil.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the oil.

Approx. 2 minutes
8

Roast for 45 minutes, turning halfway through.

Approx. 45 minutes
9

Check they are golden and crispy. Season with more Salt if needed.

Approx. 1 minutes
10

Remove from the oven and serve.

Approx. 1 minutes