The Best Perfect Homemade Roast Potatoes You’ll Ever Make
Perfect Homemade Roast Potatoes are a comfort food favorite with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, making them a must-try side dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Colander
- roasting tray
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Maris Piper Potatoes Choose starchy varieties for fluffiness.
For the Crispiness
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Goose Fat Vegetable oil for everyday; goose fat for indulgence.
For Flavor
- 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing taste.
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Balances the richness of the potatoes.
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Rosemary or Thyme) For aromatic flavor.
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Adds caramelized taste when roasted.
Instructions
How to Make Perfect Homemade Roast Potatoes
- Start by peeling the Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes and cutting them into golf ball-sized chunks.
- In a large pot, add cold, salted water with the potato chunks. Bring to a boil and parboil for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander, then return them to the pot and shake gently to roughen the edges.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and pour oil into a roasting tray, placing it in the oven until shimmering.
- Carefully add the roughened potatoes to the hot oil in the roasting tray. Toss them well to coat completely.
- Roast the potatoes for 45–55 minutes, flipping halfway for even browning.
- Once roasted, sprinkle with extra salt and herbs before serving.
Notes
Consider parboiling your potatoes a few hours in advance to streamline the cooking process.