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Perfect Roast Potatoes
20m
Serves 1
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Serves 1
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Directions
1
Combine cornstarch and water in a glass bowl.
2
Heat the cornstarch and water mixture in 20-second increments in the microwave until it reaches a puddiny or jelly-like texture.
3
Spray the roasting tray with cooking spray.
4
Add a couple tablespoons of oil to the roasting tray.
5
Add the potatoes to the roasting tray, skin side down.
6
Tent the roasting tray with foil.
7
Roast the potatoes in a 425-degree oven for 15 minutes.
8
Remove the foil from the potatoes.
9
Return the potatoes to the oven to get crispy.
10
Right before serving, toss the potatoes with rosemary and garlic.
11
Roast the seasoned potatoes for 5 more minutes.
12
Get the potatoes on a platter and serve.
Ingredients
1.5 pound potatoes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
0.5 cup water
cooking spray
2 tablespoons oil
rosemary
garlic
Equipment
glass bowl
roasting tray
foil
oven
platter
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.
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