Fondant Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Start by slicing the peeled russet potatoes into 1-inch thick circles. Use a 2-inch ring mold or a cookie cutter to cut out perfect circular shapes from each potato slice.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the cut potato circles in a bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for 20 minutes to remove excess starch. This is a passive step.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
After soaking, drain the potatoes and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Ensure they are as dry as possible to achieve a good sear and prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Season the dried potato circles generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place a large oven-safe pan (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) over medium heat. Add enough avocado oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned potato circles into the hot pan in a single layer. Sear the potatoes until they are golden brown on one side, which should take approximately 3 minutes. Only sear on one side.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the first side is golden, flip the potato circles over to the unseared side.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to low. Add the 4 tablespoons of butter, 2 sprigs of rosemary, 4 sprigs of thyme, and the 10 smashed garlic cloves to the pan, distributing them evenly around the potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Once the butter is fully melted and bubbling, pour in the 1/2 cup of chicken stock. The liquid should come up about halfway up the sides of the potato circles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Season the simmering liquid with additional salt. This is crucial for flavoring the potatoes throughout the cooking process.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Carefully transfer the pan to the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 400
- 13
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated, leaving a flavorful glaze. The result will be soft, fluffy, and flavorful potatoes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fondant Potatoes
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
- as needed avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Start by slicing the peeled russet potatoes into 1-inch thick circles. Use a 2-inch ring mold or a cookie cutter to cut out perfect circular shapes from each potato slice.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the cut potato circles in a bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for 20 minutes to remove excess starch. This is a passive step.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
After soaking, drain the potatoes and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Ensure they are as dry as possible to achieve a good sear and prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Season the dried potato circles generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place a large oven-safe pan (preferably cast iron or stainless steel) over medium heat. Add enough avocado oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned potato circles into the hot pan in a single layer. Sear the potatoes until they are golden brown on one side, which should take approximately 3 minutes. Only sear on one side.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the first side is golden, flip the potato circles over to the unseared side.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Reduce the heat to low. Add the 4 tablespoons of butter, 2 sprigs of rosemary, 4 sprigs of thyme, and the 10 smashed garlic cloves to the pan, distributing them evenly around the potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Once the butter is fully melted and bubbling, pour in the 1/2 cup of chicken stock. The liquid should come up about halfway up the sides of the potato circles.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Season the simmering liquid with additional salt. This is crucial for flavoring the potatoes throughout the cooking process.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Carefully transfer the pan to the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 400 - 13
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated, leaving a flavorful glaze. The result will be soft, fluffy, and flavorful potatoes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400