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    Home » Recipes » Crispy Roasted Potatoes

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes

    Published: Dec 15, 2018 · Modified: Mar 24, 2022 · by Debra with 2 Comments · 1195 words. About 6 minutes to read this article. · This post contains affiliate links

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    These crispy roasted potatoes are easy to make using just one pan! Fluffy and creamy on the inside, crispy goodness on the outside!

    Crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper on a sheet tray with a silver spatula.

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    I have to confess that getting roasted potatoes to be truly crispy has eluded me for quite some time. Why did all the crispy stuff seem to stay on the pan, and not come up with the potato? What was everyone else doing that I wasn't?

    Par-cooking the potatoes was the clear answer. But isn't that a lot of trouble?

    NO! Because these potatoes are par-cooked and get crispy on the same sheet pan!! It's a two-stage process, but really, all you have to do is cut those taters in half, make sure to have some aluminum foil, water and olive oil handy, and there you go.

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    Ingredients

    • Yukon Gold potatoes: Choose smaller potatoes, no bigger than 2" each, try to use ones that are as close to the same size as possible.
    • Water: To par cook the potatoes on the sheet pan.
    • Olive oil: We'll use a fair amount so they get super crispy.
    • Salt

    How to make them

    Adapted from Bon Appétit

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

    Cut potatoes in half.

    Arrange cut side down on a sheet pan. Don't overcrowd the pan.

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    Add the water, enough to cover the entire surface of the pan, but you don't want it to slosh over the sides when you move the pan.

    Yukon gold potatoes cut in half on a sheet tray filled with a shallow amount of water.

    Cover the entire pan tightly with foil, you might need two layers. You want to keep all the steam in, so make sure there are no gaps or openings.

    Bake about 25-30 minutes, until a skewer or knife slides through the foil and into the potato easily. Check a couple of the potatoes to be sure they are done.

    Remove from oven and let potatoes cool with the foil still covering the pan for about 5 minutes.

    Turn oven up to 500 degrees or as close to that as possible.

    Carefully lift one corner of the foil, allowing steam to escape.

    Yukon gold potatoes cut in half on a sheet tray filled with a shallow amount of water after baking tightly covered with foil.

    Gently tilt the sheet pan toward the open corner and allow water to drain off into the sink.

    Remove foil and allow potatoes to cool just enough so you can handle them, flip them over so they are cut side up.

    Now this is the trick that creates maximum crispiness: let all the steam escape so the cut surface of the potatoes dries. If there is any water remaining on the pan, dab it off with a kitchen towel. (Water and steam are the enemy of crispy!)

    Yukon gold potatoes after being partially baked on a sheet tray coated with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper.

    Then, drizzle ¼ cup of olive oil all over the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

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    Place them cut side down again, and return to the 500 degree oven, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.

    Crispy roasted potatoes cut-side down on a sheet tray just after baking.

    Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. This is crucially important. When you let the potatoes cool just a little, they will naturally release from the pan much more easily - like meat from the grill, when it's done, it releases.

    Use the thinnest spatula you have to gently get under each potato and release them from the pan. Just try an edge first to see if it's ready. If not, let them cool a little more. I use my super-thin metal OXO spatula for this.

    Sprinkle again with kosher salt and pepper and enjoy!

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    How to reheat them

    These potatoes are easy to reheat if you have leftovers. Just do like my grandma used to do with leftover biscuits. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook until heated through. Voila! Crispy once again.

    Serving Suggestions

    Crispy roasted potatoes are perfect alongside main courses with bold flavors.

    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce brings the flavors of Argentina to your table.
    • Chicken Thighs with Red Wine and Dried Plums is an elegant one-pan chicken dinner.
    • Boneless Leg of Lamb with Cilantro-Mint Salsa Verde is the stuff family dinners are made of.

    Recipe

    Crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper on a sheet pan.

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes

    These crispy roasted potatoes are creamy on the inside, but crisp on the outside. An easy side dish recipe that only uses one sheet pan. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Crispy roasted potatoes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 350kcal

    Equipment

    • sheet pan
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • thin metal spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ - 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • Kosher salt
    • cracked black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Choose smaller potatoes, no bigger than 2″ each, try to use ones that are as close to the same size as possible. Cut potatoes in half. Arrange cut side down on a sheet pan. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
    • Add the water, enough to cover the entire surface of the pan, but you don’t want it to slosh over the sides when you move the pan. Cover the entire pan tightly with foil, you might need two layers. You want to keep all the steam in, so make sure there are no gaps or openings.
      Bake about 25-30 minutes, until a skewer or knife slides through easily. Check a couple of the potatoes to be sure they are done.
    • Remove from oven and let potatoes cool with the foil still covering the pan for about 5 minutes. Turn oven up to 500 degrees or as close to that as possible. Carefully lift one corner of the foil, allowing steam to escape. Gently tilt pan toward the open corner and allow water to drain off.
    • Remove foil and allow potatoes to cool just enough so you can handle them. Flip them over to cut side up and let the steam escape so the cut surface of the potatoes dries. If there is any water remaining on the pan, dab it off with a kitchen towel. (This is a little extra trick that creates maximum crispiness!)
    • Then, drizzle ¼ cup of olive oil all over the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Place them cut side down again, and return to the 500 degree oven, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. This is crucially important! When you let them cool just a little, they will naturally release from the pan much more easily – like meat on the grill, when it’s done, it releases. Use the thinnest spatula you have to gently get under each potato and release them from the pan. Just try an edge first to see if it’s ready. If not, let them cool a little more. Sprinkle again with kosher salt and pepper and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use a very thin spatula to loosen the potatoes from the baking sheet when they come out of the oven. I use my super-thin OXO metal spatula for this task. 
    • To reheat the potaotes and keep them crisp, add a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes cut side down in skillet until heated through. 
     
    This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 1639mg | Fiber: 10g | Vitamin C: 45.2mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 12.9mg
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    1. Donna Kokorudz

      September 21, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Mine aren’t as pretty as yours, but they are very good.

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      • Debra

        September 22, 2020 at 6:13 pm

        Hi Donna!

        Oh, I'm sure they're gorgeous! Thanks for trying the recipe and glad you found them tasty!

        Debra

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