Description
Looking for the ultimate crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside side dish? These Homemade Roast Potatoes deliver just that. Perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday roasts, or any weeknight meal, they’re golden, crunchy, and impossibly satisfying. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner side, need easy food ideas, or want a reliable crowd-pleaser, this easy recipe is a must-try. A staple for dinner ideas and one of the best comfort food options around.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs starchy potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, or Yukon Gold)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, duck fat, or beef dripping
1 teaspoon sea salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
2. Place in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 7–10 minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes and shake them in a colander to roughen the edges.
4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and heat the fat in a baking tray for 5–7 minutes.
5. Add potatoes to the hot fat and turn to coat all sides carefully.
6. Roast for 45–50 minutes, turning once halfway through.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip parboiling—it helps build that perfect crisp.
Always heat the fat before adding potatoes to the tray.
Use fresh herbs at the end for a bright, fragrant finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: roast potatoes, easy recipe, side dish, comfort food