Discover the secret to perfectly crispy roast potatoes with this easy recipe! Using floury potatoes and your choice of fat, enjoy deliciously golden results in just 30-35 minutes.
464 kcal
/serving
30-35 mins
Serves
4
Easy
British
Gluten Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1kg floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or Rooster'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g lard or goose fat (or sunflower oil for vegetarian)'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp Maldon salt'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp thyme leaves'}
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F (220°C)).
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunky pieces, about 5cm (2-inch) across.
Cooking
- Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-11 minutes until the edges soften.
- Meanwhile, heat the lard in a roasting tin in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and shake them in a colander to roughen the edges.
- Carefully transfer them to the hot fat, turning to coat.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden and crispy.
Plating & Serving
Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with Maldon salt and fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
For make-ahead preparation, par-roast the potatoes for 20 minutes, then cool and refrigerate. Reheat the fat and finish roasting for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
464
Calories
5.2g
Protein
4% DV
43.9g
Carbs
15% DV
30.2g
Fat
39% DV
5.3g
Fiber
14% DV
2.0g
Sugars
597mg
Sodium
40% DV
29mg
Cholesterol
8% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Fodmap Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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