Crispy High-Heat Roasted Potatoes
Achieve perfectly golden, impossibly crispy roasted potatoes every time with this high-heat method, ensuring a fluffy interior and a shatteringly crisp exterior.
For 4 servings
Prep Potatoes: Wash, peel (optional, but recommended for maximum crispiness), and cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. For extra crispiness, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 15-30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain thoroughly.
Dry Thoroughly: Spread the drained potato cubes in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat them completely dry. This step is crucial for crispiness.
Preheat Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large, heavy-duty baking sheet (or two if needed to avoid overcrowding) into the oven while it preheats. Heating the pan ensures immediate searing when potatoes are added.
Season Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the dried potato cubes with light olive oil, garlic powder, dried rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss vigorously until every potato piece is evenly coated.
Roast (Initial): Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the hot pan, ensuring no pieces are overlapping. Return to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
Flip & Continue Roasting: After 20 minutes, carefully flip the potatoes using a spatula, ensuring they brown evenly on all sides. Return to the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes, or until deeply golden brown, crispy, and tender when pierced with a fork.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
What to keep in mind.
4 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Don't Crowd the Pan: Overcrowding steams the potatoes instead of roasting them, preventing crispiness. Use two baking sheets if necessary to ensure a single layer.
- 2The Hot Pan Trick: Preheating your baking sheet ensures immediate contact with high heat, creating a better crust from the start.
- 3Dryness is Key: Patting the potatoes completely dry after washing/soaking is paramount. Any residual moisture will steam them instead of allowing them to crisp.
- 4Uniform Size: Cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and browning throughout the batch.
Adapt it for your goals.
Spicy Roasted Potatoes
Toss with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the other seasonings for a delightful kick.
Herby Lemon PotatoesHerby Lemon Potatoes
Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after roasting for a brighter, aromatic flavor.
Parmesan Garlic PotatoesParmesan Garlic Potatoes
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of roasting for a cheesy, savory crust.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Good Source of Energy
Potatoes provide complex carbohydrates, offering sustained energy for your daily activities.
Rich in Potassium
Potatoes are a good source of potassium, an essential electrolyte for maintaining healthy blood pressure and fluid balance.
Contains Vitamin C
Despite common misconceptions, potatoes contain Vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune function and skin health.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, waxy potatoes like red or new potatoes can be roasted, but Russets or Yukon Golds tend to yield the crispiest results due to their higher starch content, which forms a better crust.
