# Roasted Potatoes

This recipe shows how to make the best roasted potatoes.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- starchy potatoes
- salt
- oil
- rosemary
- garlic

## Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes.
2. Add salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil.
3. Boil potatoes until fork tender.
4. Strain the potatoes, then shake to roughen the surface.
5. Infuse the oil with garlic and rosemary.
6. Fry until the garlic just begins to turn golden, then strain and set garlic/rosemary mixture aside.
7. Add the potatoes to a baking sheet, drizzle with the infused oil, spread out evenly and bake.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, turning them 2-3 times, every 20 minutes.
9. Transfer to a large bowl to add the garlic/rosemary mixture and a pinch of salt, then toss to coat.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- strainer
- pan
- baking sheet

## Tips

- Boiling the potatoes with baking soda helps breaking down the pectin, creating a rough surface and thus more crispiness.
- Full credits for the method go to Kenji Lopez who has an in-depth article about the science behind this recipe on his blog serious eats!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8MvpxRp/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8e3b28f9-83ce-485d-969a-131ff2971f8c
- Extracted: 2025-06-10

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