The best Roast Potatoes are a deep golden brown with crispy edges and soft centers. These English Roasted Potatoes are easy to prepare, and make a perfect side dish.
It is important to par boil the potatoes first. Drain and give them a shake around in the kettle to rough up the edges. This will help them to crisp up in the hot oil. Adding a tablespoon of flour to the potatoes, before baking, will also help to make the outside crispier.
This recipe for oven roast potatoes is from my dear friend Julia from England.
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The Best Roasted Potatoes
Try our delicious oven roasted potatoes recipe for a perfect side dish. Crispy edges, golden brown color, and soft centers.
Equipment
- sauce pan
- sheet pan
Ingredients
- 3 pounds small Yukon/Gold potatoes, peeled, and sliced in half
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- salt to taste
- minced parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes, return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, shake the pan a bit to rough up the potatoes a little, this will help them to crisp up nicely when roasted. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet pan and let dry for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add the oil to the pan and coat the potatoes in oil. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and gently toss to cover potatoes. Roast for 10 minutes, reduce temperature to 350 degrees F. and continue roasting for another 40-60 minutes. Turning the potatoes a couple times to ensure they brown evenly.
- When done, transfer to a serving dish and season with salt and garnish with parsley (if using).
Add extra flavor
- 10 minutes before the potatoes are done you can add extra flavor with one of the following: minced garlic, dried flaked chili or freshly chopped herbs.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
These are great, nice and crispy on the outside.