# Perfect Roast Potatoes

A method for making roast potatoes with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior using a cornstarch and water batter.

- Total time: 20 min
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQKvMyTk_yR/?igsh=MWpydmpqZWJuajZlbw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/06e71a02-f05f-4274-a604-ef1d46e13146
- Extracted: 2026-01-15

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