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Crispy Roasted Potatoes Recipe
When it comes to comfort foods, few contenders rival the humble potato. These crispy roasted potatoes embody everything we love about potato - they are tender and creamy on the inside, yet have the most spectacular golden crunch. Coated with fragrant thyme and oil and roasted to perfection, this hearty side dish offers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 2 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ ¼ cup olive oil, duck fat, bacon fat, or melted butter see notes
- 1 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus more for serving
- 1 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Turn your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the potatoes into 8 pieces each. (First, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Then, place them cut side down and cut both halves lengthwise then cut them crosswise once to make cubes.)
- Add the baking soda to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and boil them for 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes using a colander then shake the colander to rough up the potatoes. They should look like they're coated in mashed potatoes. Let them dry for 1 minute.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and add the oil, thyme, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Spread the potatoes out in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Turn the potatoes over and then continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes, until they are golden brown and super crispy. Serve the potatoes with extra fresh thyme sprinkled over top.
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Notes
- We love using a combination of duck fat, bacon fat, and melted butter in this recipe - it adds the best flavor. If you have rendered fat in your fridge (perhaps leftover from making bone broth or homemade chicken stock) this is a great way to use it. Olive oil is the lightest option and is great for making healthy crispy roast potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Potassium
961mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 961mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.