The CRISPY ROASTED POTATOES are an irresistible side dish, perfect to accompany any meat, fish or vegetable dish. The secret to getting a golden, crispy crust outside while keeping the inside soft and fluffy lies in choosing the right potatoes, par-cooking them and using flavorful seasonings.
What are you waiting for? Get slicing and prepare them—try them to believe it.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- to taste thyme
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1.4 oz Parmesan
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Baking sheet
Steps
To prepare the ROASTED POTATOES first preheat the oven to 392°F. It is essential that it has reached temperature when you put the potatoes in. Next, peel the potatoes using a vegetable peeler. Then wash them and cut them into wedges or cubes (whichever you prefer) of medium size.
Try to cut them roughly the same thickness so they all have the same cooking time in the oven.
Soak them for five minutes in plenty of water to remove some of the starch. Put the potatoes in a pot with water and parboil them for about 5 minutes. This step is the secret to achieving crispy, well-browned potatoes.
Grease a nonstick baking pan with extra virgin olive oil; if you don’t have one, I recommend using a regular baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drain the potatoes well and spread them evenly on the tray to ensure uniform cooking.
Add the rosemary sprigs, the fresh thyme leaves and the two garlic cloves peeled and sliced. Drizzle another little olive oil over the potatoes, season with salt and bake.
Bake for about 1 hour, turning them from time to time. Shortly before turning off the oven—about 4–5 minutes—sprinkle the potatoes with the Parmesan and put them under the broiler to brown them and make them crispy.
Enjoy your super crispy roasted potatoes hot, served with meat or fish.
Tips for irresistible crispiness:
✓ Parboil the potatoes before baking to make them tender inside
✓ Shake the potatoes slightly after boiling to create a rougher surface that promotes crispiness
✓ Do not overlap them on the tray to allow even cooking
✓ Cook at a high temperature (392–428°F) for perfect browning
A simple but incredibly tasty dish, perfect for any occasion!
