If you’ve been searching for the Crispiest Roasted Potatoes ever, look no further! This is the recipe for you!
I make a lot of potatoes! Mashed, oven fried, hash browned and roasted, you name it, potatoes are my husband’s favorite carb.
Roasted potatoes are the easiest to make. Sometimes I throw them in with a roast, sometimes I just roast them on their own. For me, the best part of roasted potatoes is the super crispy crust- the crisper the better!
Several years ago I discovered the secret to the crispiest roasted potatoes in Cook’s Illustrated Magazine. A quick parboil releases the starches, and a good “roughing up” speeds up the evaporation and hastens browning. Cutting the potatoes in disks, rather than chunks, allows for an even cooking surface.
Try this recipe, then let me know if you think these are the crispiest roasted potatoes ever.
The Crispest Roasted Potatoes Ever!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes rinsed and cut into 1/2" thick slices (do not peel)
- Kosher Salt
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack and heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place cut potatoes and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt in large Dutch oven; cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and gently simmer until exteriors of potatoes have softened but centers offer resistance when pierced with paring knife, about 5 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; using a rubber spatula, toss to combine. Drizzle with another Tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; continue to toss until exteriors of potatoes are roughed up, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and coat with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer potatoes to baking sheet and spread into an even layer, skin side up if end pieces.
- Bake until bottoms of potatoes are golden brown and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and using a metal spatula, loosen potatoes and flip each slice over. Continue to roast until second side is golden and crisp, 10 to 20 minutes longer. Season with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Every year, we visit the Greek Festival here in Pasadena. We always get an order or two of the Garlic Fries with a sprinkle of feta. My version of Greek Style Roasted Potatoes, with garlicky olive oil, feta and oregano, are always a hit. Pre-mixed Greek spice is in the spice section of your local grocery store.
Greek style garlic roasted potatoes with feta.
Greek Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Feta
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Greek seasoning
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Instructions
- Follow above directions for Roasted Potatoes, add Greek seasoning along with salt and olive oil, when tossing potatoes.
- Just before removing potatoes from oven, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When oil starts to shimmer, add garlic and immediately remove from heat so that garlic does not burn. Toss garlic oil over hot potatoes. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Looking for more potato recipes?
Crispy potato pancakes, latkes.
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Oh, we love potatoes! Got this on my to make list! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Its live now!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Cynthia says
Thanks so much for sharing Cindy!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
My hubby is a huge potato addict too, and he loves them crispy – the crispier, the better! I will definitely try this cooking method!
Cynthia says
haha Faith, i’ve never met a man who WASN’T a potato addict!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
I love the name of this recipe. Crispiest potatoes are a must, and so delicious! My family will love these.
Cynthia says
The garlic and feta version is delicious too!
Cynthia says
Haha…sometimes the name sells it right!?
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Love the idea of this cooking method! Adore spuds, every which way.
Anita says
This looks so tempting!! I love all kinds of potatoes, especially crispy ones like this!
Cynthia says
I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like!
Cynthia says
Ditto!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oooh, yes, definitely crispy! We lived in England for 7 years and the Brits made the crispiest potatoes. This is the method they use and it’s definitely the best for achieving ultimate crispiness. I’ve been making them like this ever since, they’re so delicious!
Cynthia says
I used to live in England too when I was in my 20s. I cooked in a few restaurants. The brits do love their potatoes don’t they!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
Mmmm, these look really good. I need to start boiling my potatoes before roasting them. And the tip about roughing up… who know?!
Cynthia says
I know, right?!
Susan says
When I’m not being lazy and just toss potatoes onto a try to roast, I totally agree that this method is the best. Such crispy potatoes!
Cynthia says
Oh, I do the lazy version plenty of times…but when I read about this way, I had to try it and was pleased with the results!
Marye says
How delicious, I love crispy potatoes!
Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Okay, these look out of this world!! Love the feta with the Greek seasoning. My mouth is watering!!
KELLY ANDERSON says
Brings back memories of childhood! These are soooo good, and because I love garlic I used a garlic infused olive oil.
Cynthia says
I love garlic infused oil…Truffle oil would be delicious as well.