# Super Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

Microwaving cornstarch and water is the secret to making perfect roast potatoes.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Combine cornstarch and water in a glass bowl.
2. Microwave the cornstarch and water mixture for 20-second increments until it forms a pudding-like, jelly texture.
3. Cut pound and a half of potatoes in half.
4. Add the cut potatoes to the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
5. Prepare your roasting tray by spraying it with cooking spray and then adding a couple of tablespoons of oil.
6. Place the potatoes on the roasting tray, cut side down.
7. Tent the tray with aluminum foil.
8. Roast in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and continue roasting until crispy.
10. Before serving, toss the potatoes with desired seasonings, such as rosemary and garlic.
11. Roast for an additional 5 minutes.
12. Serve on a platter.

## Equipment

- glass bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
- microwave
- roasting tray
- aluminum foil
- oven
- tongs
- platter

## Tips

- The jelly-like cornstarch mixture creates a clear, sticky batter that provides maximum coverage over the potatoes, leading to crispy shards when heated.
- Using cooking spray before adding oil to the roasting tray creates a non-stick surface, preventing potatoes from sticking.
- Baking the potatoes tented with foil first creates steam, making the inside of the potatoes nice and fluffy.

## Source

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- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/78a39f69-8875-4851-b0f2-be002f4f72d8
- Extracted: 2025-10-26

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