Elevate your meal with a side of Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes, featuring the perfect blend of golden crunch and soft, fluffy interiors. These potatoes, tossed with luxurious duck fat or heart-healthy olive oil, and seasoned with just the right amount of garlic and rosemary, are not just a side dish but a show-stopper on any dining table.
Whether you’re serving them alongside a Sunday roast, as part of a festive meal, or simply want to spice up a weekday dinner, this recipe guarantees potatoes that are crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside.
Perfectly Crispy: Your Go-To Potato Recipe
With just the right techniques and ingredients, these roast potatoes will turn out perfectly crispy every time you make them.
Here’s how you can achieve that ideal texture and flavor, making these potatoes a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Expert Tips for Golden, Crispy Potatoes:
- Parboil for Perfection: Starting the potatoes in hot water speeds up cooking and begins the fluffing process for the ultimate crispy finish.
- High-Heat Roasting: Cooking at a high temperature ensures a crispy, golden exterior without overcooking the insides.
- Don’t Crowd the Pan: Spreading the potatoes in a single layer gives them enough space to roast evenly, achieving maximum crispiness.
- Season Generously: The combination of garlic powder and fresh rosemary adds a robust flavor that complements the potatoes beautifully.
- Turn for Even Crispiness: Halfway through roasting, turn the potatoes to ensure they get crispy all around.

Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes Recipe:
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Equipment needed: Large pot, colander, large baking sheet
Prepare to transform simple potatoes into a dish that will dazzle your taste buds and add a touch of sophistication to your meals.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons duck fat or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Directions:
- Prepare Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil a large pot of salted water. Add potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and let dry in the colander.
- Season: Toss the dried potatoes in a large bowl with duck fat or olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast: Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then turn the potatoes.
- Finish Roasting: Continue to roast for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary before serving.
Ready to Savor!
These Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes are not only a delightful addition to any meal but also a testament to the magic of simple ingredients cooked perfectly. Serve them hot and watch them disappear from the plate. Enjoy the crisp, golden exterior and the soft, fluffy inside of what might just be the perfect roast potato.
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Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes
Prepare to transform simple potatoes into a dish that will dazzle your taste buds and add a touch of sophistication to your meals.
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons duck fat or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil a large pot of salted water. Add potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and let dry in the colander.
- Season: Toss the dried potatoes in a large bowl with duck fat or olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Roast: Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then turn the potatoes.
- Finish Roasting: Continue to roast for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
