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Crispiest Roast Potatoes

Crispiest Roast Potatoes That Will Change Your Dinner Game

Experience the Crispiest Roast Potatoes that elevate any meal with their crunchy texture and fluffy interior, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 kg Potatoes (fluffy types like Maris Piper or King Edward)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour helps achieve a crispy crust
  • 1 teaspoon Salt plus extra for water
For the Oil
  • 100 ml Rapeseed Oil or another high smoke-point oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • roasting tray
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispiest Roast Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C FAN / 220°C conventional (390°F).
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.
  3. Place the cut potatoes in salted water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes, return to the pot, and add cornflour and salt. Cover and shake gently to rough up edges.
  5. Pour rapeseed oil into a roasting tray and heat in the oven for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Carefully add the potatoes to the hot oil, turning to coat.
  7. Roast for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and roast for another 20–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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