Description
Ina Garten’s Emily’s English Roasted Potatoes elevate humble spuds with rich butter and herbs. Crispy exteriors and creamy centers make these potatoes an irresistible side you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and 1½ to 2-inch diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt or fleur de sel
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheating: Ignite the oven to 425°F / 220°C, creating an optimal roasting atmosphere for transforming potatoes into crispy delights.
- Parboiling: Submerge potatoes in a salted water bath, boiling for 8 minutes to initiate a tender interior. Drain and return to the pot, then vigorously shake to rough up the exterior, creating perfect crisping surfaces.
- Drying Preparation: Allow potatoes to air-dry for 15-30 minutes, developing a moisture-free exterior that will guarantee maximum crispiness when roasted.
- Oil Preparation: Heat a sheet pan with oil in the oven for 5-7 minutes until smoking-hot, ensuring an instantaneous sear when potatoes make contact.
- Roasting Process: Carefully transfer potatoes into the scorching oil, coating evenly and roasting for 45-60 minutes. Periodically rotate to achieve an impeccably golden, crisp exterior while maintaining a luscious, creamy interior.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving platter, lavishly garnish with sea salt and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while piping hot to preserve the perfect texture and temperature.
Notes
- Boost Potato Texture: Shaking parboiled potatoes creates rough edges, ensuring maximum crispiness when roasted.
- Preheating Oil Matters: Allow sheet pan with oil to reach smoking point before adding potatoes, which guarantees an ultra-crisp golden exterior.
- Drying Time Enhances Crunch: Letting potatoes air-dry after boiling removes excess moisture, resulting in crunchier roasted potatoes.
- Strategic Rotating Technique: Periodically turning potatoes during roasting ensures even browning and prevents uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg