Ingredients
Full roasted potato recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card.
Potatoes. Unlike mashed potatoes that require only fluffy potatoes to be perfect, roasted potatoes can be made with any variety. I still prefer a fluffy potato like Russet potatoes, Maris Piper, Yukon Gold, King Edward, etc. because they will roast to crisp perfection on the outside and have the perfect creamy texture inside. Olive oil. For a truly special event like Christmas or Thanksgiving I always use duck fat to roast my potatoes. The fat gives the potatoes the most incredibly flavor and makes them beyond moreish. However, olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil and even bacon fat is what I use most often during the year. Salt. I used Maldon sea salt but use any salt you prefer. Vinegar. I used classic white vinegar but any light vinegar will work.
How to make roast potatoes
How do you get crispy roast potatoes
By boiling the potatoes before roasting, you get most of the cooking out the way so their time in the oven is purely there for getting them as crispy as possible. Allowing the potatoes to dry completely in the colander and giving them a good shake will also enhance their crispiness. Wet potatoes will take much longer to roast into crispy perfection and might never get completely crispy. It’s also a good idea to add the potatoes to hot oil so their bottoms start crisping up immediately.
Serving suggestion
Roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish. From roast beef to Parmesan crusted chicken, it adds just the right amount of savory flavor and texture to every dinner plate. Serve alongside your favorite vegetables (like green beans or brussels sprouts) for a delicious meal.
Roasted potato recipes
These salt and vinegar potatoes are super simple and delicious but if you prefer using more fresh herbs (rosemary, parsley, thyme) and spices or even sweet potatoes, try any of these recipes:
