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roughed up roasted potatoes

(5 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Brad Nichols
@bmnich
Pleasantville, NY

The kids love these! A simple recipe that can be done anytime without having an actual roast. I learned from some friends in the UK. I have subbed olive oil for the goose grease that is often used there and added some spices for additional flavor. The secret to great roasted potatoes is to 'rough up' the edges before roasting. That is what holds the oil and makes them crispy on the outside.

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While they're a delicious side dish with a Sunday roast or a holiday meal, these roughed up roasted potatoes are so good, you'll be making them regularly. The potatoes are parboiled and then and then shaken in a colander. You want to make sure you shake them enough to get rough little bits on the outside. Because when baked, those become extra crispy. Inside, they're nice and creamy. Simply seasoned, we found ourselves snacking on these right from the baking sheet. A helpful hint... if you want to make the potatoes extra crispy, add 1/2 tsp Kosher salt and 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the boiling water while cooking the potatoes.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For roughed up roasted potatoes

  • 5 md
    potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt or to taste

How To Make roughed up roasted potatoes

Test Kitchen Tips
We were out of foil and had to use parchment paper. If this happens to you, avoid having the baking sheet near the heating unit so place the baking sheet on the top shelf and watch closely.
  • Peel and cut potatoes into 1.5 inch pieces.
    1
    Peel and cut potatoes into 1.5 inch pieces.
  • Parboil potatoes.
    2
    Parboil potatoes for about 8 minutes.
  • Drain parboiled potatoes.
    3
    Drain parboiled potatoes into a colander or strainer.
  • Then shake them around in the colander.
    4
    Then shake them around in the colander in order to 'rough up' all the edges of the potatoes. This is key!
  • Place potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients.
    5
    Place roughed up potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients.
  • Toss to coat.
    6
    Toss to coat.
  • Place potatoes on a baking sheet.
    7
    Pre-heat the oven to Broil. Place potatoes, single layer, on a foil-covered cookie sheet (shiny side of the foil facing up).
  • Place potatoes under the broiler.
    8
    Roast for 5 minutes under the broiler.
  • Flip the potatoes halfway through.
    9
    Turn the potatoes over to ensure even roasting on both sides. Broil 5 more minutes.
  • Potatoes broiled until golden brown.
    10
    Potatoes should be getting golden brown by this point. If not, repeat the 5-minute broil intervals, turning after each, until golden.
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