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The Ultimate Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes: Fluffy Inside, Golden Crunch Every Time

A pile of golden brown, crispy roasted potatoes stacked on a white plate.
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Follow this simple method to make the best crispy roasted potatoes. They come out golden brown and crunchy outside while staying perfectly tender and fluffy inside, making them an easy, reliable side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add the baking soda and salt.
  3. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for exactly 8 minutes. This step helps rough up the edges for maximum crispiness.
  4. Drain the potatoes immediately and shake the colander vigorously for 30 seconds to create a fluffy, roughed-up exterior on the potatoes.
  5. In a large roasting pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the smashed garlic and rosemary sprigs, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the garlic and rosemary and discard them.
  6. Carefully add the roughed-up potatoes to the hot oil in a single layer. Toss gently to coat.
  7. Roast for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven, turn the potatoes with a spatula, and sprinkle with black pepper and garlic powder.
  9. Return to the oven and roast for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are deep golden brown and shatteringly crisp.
  10. Serve immediately as a simple side dish.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, toss with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
  • If you prefer rosemary garlic potatoes, leave the rosemary sprigs in the pan during the final roasting stage.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; use two pans if necessary to ensure the potatoes roast instead of steam.

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