Roasted Little Potatoes

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine cornstarch and water in a glass bowl.
  2. 2Heat the cornstarch and water mixture in the microwave for 20-second increments until it reaches a pudding-like, jelly texture.
  3. 3Cut the potatoes in half.
  4. 4Add the potatoes to the microwaved cornstarch mixture.
  5. 5Toss the potatoes thoroughly in the cornstarch mixture to ensure even coverage.
  6. 6Spray a roasting tray with cooking spray.
  7. 7Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to the sprayed roasting tray.
  8. 8Arrange the potatoes skin-side down on the prepared roasting tray.
  9. 9Tent the tray with foil.
  10. 10Place the tented tray into a 425-degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes.
  11. 11Remove the foil from the tray.
  12. 12Return the tray to the oven to allow the potatoes to get crispy.
  13. 13Once cooked, add desired seasonings like rosemary and garlic to the potatoes.
  14. 14Toss the potatoes with the seasonings.
  15. 15Roast for an additional 5 minutes.
  16. 16Transfer the crispy roasted potatoes onto a platter and serve.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

glass bowlwhiskknifecutting boardmicrowaveroasting trayaluminum foilovenplatterspatula

Tips

  • Microwaving cornstarch and water creates a sticky, clear batter that provides extensive coverage on potatoes, forming crispy shardy moments when heated.
  • Using cooking spray and then oil on the roasting tray helps create a non-stick surface, which is crucial as the potatoes are sticky.
  • Baking the potatoes tented with foil creates steam, making the inside of the potatoes nice and fluffy.