How to Make The BEST Crispy Roast Potatoes Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine is lower in saturated fat, and vegetable oil is more economical.

Wash the potatoes.

Peel the potatoes (optional, can leave skin on).

Cut the potatoes into halves and then into quarters for even sizes.

Boil the potatoes in water for 5 minutes.

Strain the potatoes and cool them in cold water.

Dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel.

Place the potatoes in a bowl and add generous amounts of extra virgin olive oil.

Add garlic cloves, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and stir to combine.

Prepare a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the tray and add fresh rosemary.

Bake in a fan-forced oven at 220°C for about 45 minutes, checking at 40 minutes.

Turn the potatoes halfway through cooking and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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