Perfect Roast Potatoes

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine cornstarch and water in a glass bowl.
  2. 2Combine cornstarch and water in a glass bowl.
  3. 3Combine cornstarch and water in a glass bowl.
  4. 4Heat the cornstarch and water mixture in 20-second increments in the microwave until it reaches a puddiny or jelly-like texture.
  5. 5Heat the cornstarch and water mixture in 20-second increments in the microwave until it reaches a puddiny or jelly-like texture.
  6. 6Heat the cornstarch and water mixture in 20-second increments in the microwave until it reaches a puddiny or jelly-like texture.
  7. 7Spray the roasting tray with cooking spray.
  8. 8Spray the roasting tray with cooking spray.
  9. 9Spray the roasting tray with cooking spray.
  10. 10Add a couple tablespoons of oil to the roasting tray.
  11. 11Add a couple tablespoons of oil to the roasting tray.
  12. 12Add a couple tablespoons of oil to the roasting tray.
  13. 13Add the potatoes to the roasting tray, skin side down.
  14. 14Add the potatoes to the roasting tray, skin side down.
  15. 15Add the potatoes to the roasting tray, skin side down.
  16. 16Tent the roasting tray with foil.
  17. 17Tent the roasting tray with foil.
  18. 18Tent the roasting tray with foil.
  19. 19Roast the potatoes in a 425-degree oven for 15 minutes.
  20. 20Roast the potatoes in a 425-degree oven for 15 minutes.
  21. 21Roast the potatoes in a 425-degree oven for 15 minutes.
  22. 22Remove the foil from the potatoes.
  23. 23Remove the foil from the potatoes.
  24. 24Remove the foil from the potatoes.
  25. 25Return the potatoes to the oven to get crispy.
  26. 26Return the potatoes to the oven to get crispy.
  27. 27Return the potatoes to the oven to get crispy.
  28. 28Right before serving, toss the potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
  29. 29Right before serving, toss the potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
  30. 30Right before serving, toss the potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
  31. 31Roast the seasoned potatoes for 5 more minutes.
  32. 32Roast the seasoned potatoes for 5 more minutes.
  33. 33Roast the seasoned potatoes for 5 more minutes.
  34. 34Get the potatoes on a platter and serve.
  35. 35Get the potatoes on a platter and serve.
  36. 36Get the potatoes on a platter and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound potatoes
  • 1.5 pound potatoes
  • 1.5 pound potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • cooking spray
  • cooking spray
  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • rosemary
  • rosemary
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic

Equipment

glass bowlroasting trayfoilovenplatter

Tips

  • The cooking spray helps create a non-stick surface before adding more oil.
  • Roasting skin side down and tented with foil in the first stage creates a fluffy interior.
  • Tossing in seasonings right before serving and roasting for 5 minutes adds flavor and extra crispness.