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How to Cook Crispy Roasted Potatoes
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by Rue J
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Step 1 of 10
Preheat oven to 400*F. Clean and chop the potatoes into quarters so the pieces are about the same size. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water.

Preheat oven to 400*F. Clean and chop the potatoes into quarters so the pieces are about the same size. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water.

Step 2 of 10
Bring to a boil on medium high heat (about 15 min).

Bring to a boil on medium high heat (about 15 min).

Step 3 of 10
Test to see if the potatoes are par-boiled by piercing with a fork. They will give a little, but won't be super soft yet. This is what you want.

Test to see if the potatoes are par-boiled by piercing with a fork. They will give a little, but won't be super soft yet. This is what you want.

Step 4 of 10
Drain the potatoes and place back in the pot.

Drain the potatoes and place back in the pot.

Step 5 of 10
Place a lid on the pot and shake well so that the potatoes get banged up (this is what will make them crispy, trust me!)

Place a lid on the pot and shake well so that the potatoes get banged up (this is what will make them crispy, trust me!)

Step 6 of 10
This is what they look like after a good shake.

This is what they look like after a good shake.

Step 7 of 10
Place on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt. You can add any other seasoning you wish ( I used italian seasoning here). Toss the potatoes around till they are well coated.

Place on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt. You can add any other seasoning you wish ( I used italian seasoning here). Toss the potatoes around till they are well coated.

Step 8 of 10
Bake in the oven for 25 mins, turning the potatoes over halfway through to make sure they brown all over.

Bake in the oven for 25 mins, turning the potatoes over halfway through to make sure they brown all over.

Step 9 of 10
Enjoy!

Enjoy!

Step 10 of 10
With some killer garlic sauce perhaps?

With some killer garlic sauce perhaps?

You're Done!
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This guide was made by:
Rue J
Toronto, Ontario
thebrownonions.com
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Rue J

Amazing Anna! Thanks for the tips! :D

Rue J (author) 10 months ago

Anna Sagatelova

Second time making these! Love them. I've been using Cajun seasoning and finishing them on broil (extra crispy)

Anna Sagatelova 10 months ago

Diya P

I cook my roasted potatoes just like this. It's so yum yum yum!!! Your garlic sauce is amazing will try it next time with potatoes. Can't wait!!! Thanks for the guide :)

Diya P 11 months ago

Cathy Hohler

Tried this... Heaven!!!

Cathy Hohler last year

Gaby Glez

Thanks!! I love this recipe.

Gaby Glez last year

Allicious !

Wow ! Looks delish ;)

Allicious ! last year

Papa Hawg

Just my style... good job!

Papa Hawg last year

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4 Yukon gold potatoes (or 1 per person)

2 Tablespoons Olive oil

Salt to taste

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