Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes
Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into uniform cubes
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more, as needed
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, or as needed to coat pan
- 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ketchup, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the diced potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Bring the water to a raging, rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Boil the potatoes for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are slightly softened but still hold their shape. This par-boiling step helps to soften the potatoes internally while allowing their exterior to become fluffy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Carefully drain the par-boiled potatoes in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the empty pot. Cover the pot with a lid and vigorously shake the pot for about 30 seconds. This shaking action roughs up the edges of the potatoes, creating more surface area for crisping during roasting.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 450°F. In a large roasting pan, generously pour neutral oil to coat the bottom. Add the rendered bacon fat to the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450
- 5
Carefully transfer the shaken potatoes into the hot roasting pan, spreading them out in a single layer. Ensure the potatoes are not overcrowded; use two pans if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450
- 7
After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Stir the potatoes to ensure even browning. Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh rosemary over the potatoes and stir again to distribute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically, until the potatoes are deeply golden brown and very crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450
- 9
Once done, remove the crispy potatoes from the oven. Transfer them to a serving bowl. Add a final sprinkle of salt if desired. Serve hot with ketchup for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into uniform cubes
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more, as needed
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, or as needed to coat pan
- 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ketchup, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the diced potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Bring the water to a raging, rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Boil the potatoes for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are slightly softened but still hold their shape. This par-boiling step helps to soften the potatoes internally while allowing their exterior to become fluffy.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Carefully drain the par-boiled potatoes in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the empty pot. Cover the pot with a lid and vigorously shake the pot for about 30 seconds. This shaking action roughs up the edges of the potatoes, creating more surface area for crisping during roasting.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 450°F. In a large roasting pan, generously pour neutral oil to coat the bottom. Add the rendered bacon fat to the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450 - 5
Carefully transfer the shaken potatoes into the hot roasting pan, spreading them out in a single layer. Ensure the potatoes are not overcrowded; use two pans if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450 - 7
After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Stir the potatoes to ensure even browning. Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh rosemary over the potatoes and stir again to distribute.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically, until the potatoes are deeply golden brown and very crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 450 - 9
Once done, remove the crispy potatoes from the oven. Transfer them to a serving bowl. Add a final sprinkle of salt if desired. Serve hot with ketchup for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min