roughed up roasted potatoes
The kids love these! A simple recipe that can be done anytime without having an actual roast. I learned from some friends in the UK. I have subbed olive oil for the goose grease that is often used there and added some spices for additional flavor. The secret to great roasted potatoes is to 'rough up' the edges before roasting. That is what holds the oil and makes them crispy on the outside.
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While they're a delicious side dish with a Sunday roast or a holiday meal, these roughed up roasted potatoes are so good, you'll be making them regularly. The potatoes are parboiled and then and then shaken in a colander. You want to make sure you shake them enough to get rough little bits on the outside. Because when baked, those become extra crispy. Inside, they're nice and creamy. Simply seasoned, we found ourselves snacking on these right from the baking sheet. A helpful hint... if you want to make the potatoes extra crispy, add 1/2 tsp Kosher salt and 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the boiling water while cooking the potatoes.
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
How To Make roughed up roasted potatoes
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Step 1Peel and cut potatoes into 1.5 inch pieces. -
Step 2Parboil potatoes for about 8 minutes.
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Step 3Drain parboiled potatoes into a colander or strainer.
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Step 4Then shake them around in the colander in order to 'rough up' all the edges of the potatoes. This is key!
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Step 5Place roughed up potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients.
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Step 6Toss to coat.
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Step 7Pre-heat the oven to Broil. Place potatoes, single layer, on a foil-covered cookie sheet (shiny side of the foil facing up).
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Step 8Roast for 5 minutes under the broiler.
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Step 9Turn the potatoes over to ensure even roasting on both sides. Broil 5 more minutes.
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Step 10Potatoes should be getting golden brown by this point. If not, repeat the 5-minute broil intervals, turning after each, until golden.
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