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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
1 hour
Yield
5
These easy Crispy Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side that everyone will love. Roasted to the perfect consistency we all love!
Potatoes are the bomb and there are so many different ways you can use them which is what I love. For this recipe, I made crispy roasted potatoes which are so crunchy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. It has taken me years to try and figure this out, and I finally found the trick to nailing that perfect potato consistency.
My secret weapon for nailing that consistency? Boiling and baking soda. More on that below but DO NOT skip these steps. I promise you that you’ll thank me later. Whip these bad boys up for a holiday dinner, or if you’re in the UK, your typical Sunday roast.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Gourmet: They make you feel gourmet AF, they’re so fancy but not
- Addictive: Highly addictive so you will become an expert at making them very quickly
- Crisp (but Soft): These crispy oven potatoes are both crispy & soft – double the trouble!
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🍲 Ingredients
Potatoes:I like to use russet or baby potatoes for this roasted potatoes recipe as I feel I get the best flavor and consistency of the crispy but soft consistency I love.
Baking Soda:Do not skip the step of boiling your potatoes with baking soda. Baking soda will help your potatoes get crispy in the oven. This is the trick!
Thyme:I used fresh thyme for these crispy potatoes but you can also use dried thyme or swap out the thyme for a different herb like rosemary.
👩🍳 How to Make Crispy Roasted Potatoes
1. Bring a large pot to a boil to boil your potatoes first.
2. In your pot, you’ll want to add salt and baking soda and then parboil them for 10 minutes. This is the step I mentioned before that you don’t want to miss because it helps give you the perfect consistency.
3. While your potatoes are cooking, preheat your oven and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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4. When your potatoes are done, remove them from the water and add them into a large bowl where you’ll then throw in your spices such as: salt & pepper, onion powder, oil, garlic, and/or butter.
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5. Once you stir together everything in your bowl, put the potatoes on your baking sheet and make sure there’s some breathing room next to each potato and they’re facing cut-side down before you roast potatoes in the oven for 50 minutes. You’ll want to remove them at the 30-minute mark to flip them and distribute the thyme evenly on them before cooking for the last 20 minutes until golden brown to perfection.
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🗒 Tips and Tricks
- Crispy Potatoes: The secret to crispy potatoes is baking soda! It sounds weird but it works. The baking soda makes the water alkaline which helps break down the surface of the potatoes and helps get that crispiness you want once you add them to the oven
- Oil: Use whatever oil you prefer for roasting potatoes such as olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil
- Soaking Potatoes: Soaking potatoes first removes excess potato starch from the outside which will help with crisping up the potatoes when they bake or roast
🗒 Best served with
- Salmon Kebabs
- Greek Chicken Souvlaki
👝 How to Store Leftovers
These roasted potatoes are best served fresh but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When reheating, to keep them crispy, I’d fry them up in a pan on low heat.
🤔 Common Questions
Do I have to boil potatoes before roasting?
Not necessary but this can help get the perfect consistency and crispiness. Make sure you boil them but leave them a bit al dente and they will crisp up perfectly in the oven.
What does baking soda do to potatoes?
It makes the water alkaline which helps break down the surface of the potato and helps make your potatoes crispy!
How to Make Crispy Roasted Potatoes
4.83 from 179 votes
These easy Crispy Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side that everyone will love. Roasted to the perfect consistency we all love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Course Wedge
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 5
Calories 289 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 L water – depending on the size of your pot
- 6 medium-sized russet potatoes peeled and quartered
- 2 tbsp. sea salt
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves pressed, grated or finely chopped – this is important.
- 1 tbsp. vegan butter
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cracked pepper
- 3 tbsp. fresh thyme smashed to release the scent
Instructions
Bring a large pot to a boil and add the salt and baking soda. Add the potatoes and parboil them for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425F and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove from water, strain and transfer to a large bowl. To the bowl, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, oil, garlic and butter. Stir gently.
Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. You need to make sure each potato has room to breathe and is cut-side down. You may need to use two baking sheets depending on how many potatoes you cook.
Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven, flip each potato and evenly distribute with fresh thyme.
Cook for another 20 minutes or until perfectly crispy and golden.
Serve with fresh lemon (optional) but highly recommended if enjoyed with a fresh salad or greens.
But honestly, you can…Enjoy. With. Anything.
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Notes
Tip: Use russet or baby potatoes!
Nutrition
Serving: 5 | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.7g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 3307.3mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 1.6g
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Susan Wilson
Posted at 10:57 am, March 10, 2024
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This recipe is amazing! Try some ranch seasoning on them! It’s the bomb digity!
Maria Koutsogiannis
Posted at 1:54 pm, March 10, 2024
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Amazing! I will do!!!
Chere
Posted at 5:03 pm, February 1, 2024
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Amazing! So crispy!
Maria Koutsogiannis
Posted at 6:16 pm, February 1, 2024
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Thank you so much, Chere!
Renae Niles
Posted at 8:36 am, December 17, 2023
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Finally, I made perfect roasted potatoes! So delicious. Thank you for this recipe.
Maria Koutsogiannis
Posted at 11:48 am, December 17, 2023
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thank you so much, renae!!! I love these SO MUCH
Kash
Posted at 9:55 am, August 8, 2023
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I’ve made this recipe countless times – it’s fantastic! Most recently I added some shredded parmesan cheese which was a nice cheesy little change.
lenore g.
Posted at 6:54 pm, July 17, 2023
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fresh herbs are a must! lucky for me I have a bountiful herb garden this summer – the best
kaylee gildiner
Posted at 9:42 am, July 14, 2023
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for all you people saying this recipe takes a long time to make … DUH potatoes always take time especially if you want them golden brown and crispy. if you want fast potatoes then go to the mcdonalds drive-thru!
Miranda Lee
Posted at 11:53 am, July 6, 2023
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This recipe is so highly rated for a very good reason! It’s delicious and super flavorful and they taste like restaurant-quality! If you’re on the fence about making this (because of the amount of time it takes, or whatever) and you’re reading these reviews let this be the only review that matters. Take a little extra time to make this delicious recipe, either for your family or just for yourself. Trust me it’s worth it!
hanna banana
Posted at 10:33 am, June 27, 2023
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u dont want to rush making this recipe. make sure to give urself enough time so the potatoes get nice n crisp! also dont crowd the pan – if u give them lots of room they will be perfect
samara
Posted at 9:04 am, June 22, 2023
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good recipe
pragya pantha
Posted at 9:00 am, June 22, 2023
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great potato recipe
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