Crispy roast potatoes | How to make crispy roast potatoes

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.

Peel 3 pounds of Yukon gold potatoes.

Cut the potatoes into quarters.

Add a handful of salt to boiling water.

Bring the water back to a boil and cook the potatoes for 8 minutes.

Drain the potatoes until the steam is gone.

Rough them up a bit for texture.

Preheat your oven and a foiled lined pan to 400°F/200°C.

Add 4 tablespoons of neutral oil to the potatoes.

Add the same oil to the hot pan, enough to cover.

Add some more oil to the potatoes.

Roast for 45 minutes, turning the potatoes around after 25-30 minutes.

Broil them for 5 minutes for an extra crisp.

Season with salt while they're warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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