Description
Golden Fondant Potatoes showcase classic French culinary elegance with crisp, buttery exteriors and silky smooth centers. Potato lovers will savor these delicate, herb-infused spuds that elevate simple ingredients into a luxurious side dish you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 russet potatoes (large)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) high-heat vegetable oil (such as grapeseed oil)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Liquid:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth (more as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by warming the oven to a robust 425°F (220°C), ensuring a perfect roasting environment.
- Transform russet potatoes into elegant cylindrical shapes by meticulously trimming the ends and carefully peeling the sides to create uniform two-inch segments.
- Cleanse the potato cylinders by submerging them in cold water, allowing starch to dissolve, then thoroughly pat them dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet with vegetable oil until it radiates an intense shimmer, strategically positioning potato pieces with their most attractive sides facing downward.
- Sear the potatoes over medium-high temperature, developing a golden-brown exterior that promises exceptional texture, seasoning generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Methodically rotate the potatoes, allowing an equally stunning caramelization on the alternate side, then delicately blot excess oil using kitchen paper.
- Introduce fragrant butter and aromatic thyme sprigs, gently basting the potatoes to infuse rich, herbaceous notes throughout their surface.
- Cascade chicken broth into the skillet, transforming the pan into a flavor-building vessel, then slide into the preheated oven for a 30-minute roasting journey.
- Verify tenderness by piercing with a sharp knife; if needed, replenish with additional broth and continue roasting until perfectly creamy inside.
- Present the fondant potatoes on an elegant platter, drizzling the concentrated thyme-infused butter sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for a final flourish of culinary artistry.
Notes
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for the crispiest, most golden exterior and creamy interior.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry before searing to achieve maximum browning and prevent oil splattering.
- Use a heavy cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and perfect caramelization of potato surfaces.
- Choose unsalted butter to control the salt level and prevent over-seasoning during
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg