Description
These perfectly crispy roast potatoes are a classic side dish made by parboiling, roughing up, and roasting potatoes with olive oil and flour to achieve a golden, crunchy exterior and fluffy interior. Ideal for any roast dinner or as a delicious standalone snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) potatoes (any variety – white, washed potatoes pictured)
For Roasting
- ½ cup (125 ml) olive oil
- 2 tsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes (plus extra to serve)
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) or 200°C (400°F) fan-forced. Place a roasting pan big enough to fit the potatoes without overlapping inside the oven to preheat it. This ensures the pan is very hot for roasting.
- Prep the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Cut larger potatoes into eighths to ensure even cooking.
- Boil the potatoes: Place the cut potatoes into a large pot and just cover with water. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. This parboiling step tenderizes the potatoes without cooking them through.
- Heat the roasting pan: While the potatoes are simmering, add the olive oil to the preheated roasting pan inside the oven and allow the oil to heat thoroughly.
- Flour the potatoes: Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake them around gently to roughen the edges. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of plain flour over them and toss to coat evenly; the rough edges help create extra crispiness when roasting.
- Roast: Carefully add the floured potatoes to the hot olive oil in the roasting pan—they will splatter. Turn them to coat evenly in the oil, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Turn and continue roasting: After 15 minutes, turn the potatoes over to brown evenly. Repeat turning every 15 minutes until the potatoes are perfectly crispy and golden, approximately 45 minutes total depending on your oven.
- Serve: Sprinkle with extra sea salt flakes to taste and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use a roasting pan that is large enough to avoid overcrowding, so potatoes roast evenly and crisp well.
- The flour is essential for extra crunch and helps create a crispy coating.
- Olive oil should be well heated before adding potatoes to get maximum crispiness.
- Turning the potatoes regularly ensures an even crust and golden color.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s heat intensity to avoid burning or undercooking.
- Sea salt flakes add texture and flavor—regular salt can be used but flakes are preferred for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: roast potatoes, crispy roast potatoes, side dish, roasted potatoes, classic roast dinner, olive oil roast potatoes
