How to make perfect roast potatoes
This recipe makes utterly perfect roast potatoes! These roast potatoes, with fluffy middles and super crispy edges, are definitely the star of every plate.
Servings: 4
Calories: 294kcal
Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
Ingredients
- 1 kg (~ 2 lb 3 oz) potatoes (see blog post for best varieties)
- 4 tbsp unflavoured cooking oil (e.g. vegetable oil or sunflower oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, and cut them into chunks (depending on your preferred size).
- Place the potatoes in a large pan of water, and boil until they are just soft, but still holding their shape. Drain the potatoes, and return them to the pan.
- Holding the lid on tightly, firmly shake the pan several times to fluff up the potatoes. They should start to break down just slightly round the edges.
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray, and toss in a generous amount of oil. Spread them out into a single layer - use two trays if needed. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 45 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through cooking time, until crisped up to your liking. The exact cooking time will depend on how big you cut your potatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
How to make perfect roast potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 294
Calories from Fat 125
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.9g21%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 597mg25%
Potassium 1024mg29%
Carbohydrates 39.6g13%
Fiber 6.1g24%
Sugar 2.9g3%
Protein 4.3g9%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.