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The Best Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

A plate piled high with golden brown, crispy oven roasted potatoes garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make oven roasted potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside using simple ingredients and a foolproof technique.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 Celsius). Place a large, heavy-duty baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Cover them completely with cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch, which helps achieve maximum crispiness.
  3. Drain the potatoes completely and pat them very dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Moisture prevents crisping.
  4. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Add the olive oil to the hot sheet and swirl to coat the surface.
  5. Add the dried potatoes to the hot, oiled sheet. Toss them with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme directly on the pan. Spread them into a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  6. Roast for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven. Add the minced garlic and toss the potatoes well to distribute the garlic evenly.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are deep golden brown and crisp on the edges.
  9. Remove from the oven, toss with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, shake the pan vigorously halfway through the second roasting time to create rough edges on the potatoes.
  • If you prefer a garlic butter flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with 1 tablespoon of melted butter when tossing with the garlic.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape better, while Russets yield a fluffier interior.

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