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Perfect Crispy Roast Potatoes

Enjoy irresistibly crispy and flavorful roast potatoes with a simple infusion of herbs and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 4g
Potatoes
  • 4 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into large chunks
Fat
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or duck fat, goose fat, or beef fat (75ml)
Herbs and Aromatics
  • 1 small handful fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small handful fresh parsley leaves minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Boil water with salt and baking soda, then cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil with rosemary, garlic, and black pepper until garlic turns golden, then strain and reserve.
  3. Drain potatoes, toss with infused oil, salt, and pepper, then shake to form a paste.
  4. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, then turn and roast until deep brown, 30-40 minutes total.
  5. Mix in garlic-rosemary oil and parsley, season to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, shake the potatoes in the pan during roasting.