Super Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Super Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
For the Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds small potatoes, halved
- cooking spray, as needed
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
For Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a glass bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Microwave the cornstarch mixture in 20-second increments, whisking thoroughly after each increment, until it transforms into a thick, pudding-like or jelly-like clear batter. This sticky coating is crucial for maximum coverage and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the small potatoes by cutting each one in half.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the halved potatoes to the prepared cornstarch slurry and toss thoroughly to ensure every potato piece is well-coated with the sticky mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray a large roasting tray generously with cooking spray, then add the neutral cooking oil. The cooking spray helps prevent the sticky potatoes from adhering to the pan.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Arrange the coated potatoes on the prepared roasting tray in a single layer, ensuring the cut side of each potato is facing down. Tent the tray tightly with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Place the tented tray into the preheated 425°F oven and roast for 15 minutes. This initial steaming phase helps to cook the potatoes' interior, making them beautifully fluffy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
After 15 minutes, carefully remove the tray from the oven and remove the aluminum foil. Return the uncovered potatoes to the 425°F oven and continue roasting until they are golden brown and super crispy, approximately 20-25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425
- 9
Once the potatoes are crispy, remove them from the oven. Immediately toss them with the chopped fresh rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Return the seasoned potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the seasonings to meld and the potatoes to crisp up further.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 11
Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and serve immediately to enjoy their ultimate crispiness.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Super Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
For the Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds small potatoes, halved
- cooking spray, as needed
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
For Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a glass bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Microwave the cornstarch mixture in 20-second increments, whisking thoroughly after each increment, until it transforms into a thick, pudding-like or jelly-like clear batter. This sticky coating is crucial for maximum coverage and crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the small potatoes by cutting each one in half.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the halved potatoes to the prepared cornstarch slurry and toss thoroughly to ensure every potato piece is well-coated with the sticky mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray a large roasting tray generously with cooking spray, then add the neutral cooking oil. The cooking spray helps prevent the sticky potatoes from adhering to the pan.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Arrange the coated potatoes on the prepared roasting tray in a single layer, ensuring the cut side of each potato is facing down. Tent the tray tightly with aluminum foil.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the tented tray into the preheated 425°F oven and roast for 15 minutes. This initial steaming phase helps to cook the potatoes' interior, making them beautifully fluffy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
After 15 minutes, carefully remove the tray from the oven and remove the aluminum foil. Return the uncovered potatoes to the 425°F oven and continue roasting until they are golden brown and super crispy, approximately 20-25 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425 - 9
Once the potatoes are crispy, remove them from the oven. Immediately toss them with the chopped fresh rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Return the seasoned potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the seasonings to meld and the potatoes to crisp up further.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 11
Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and serve immediately to enjoy their ultimate crispiness.
⏱️ 1 min