Super-Crisp Roasted Potatoes

Say goodbye to lackluster roasted potatoes and welcome the ultimate crispy and fluffy spuds into your life! These Super-Crisp Roasted Potatoes are a game-changer, achieving a level of crispness that rivals your favorite French fries. No more papery or leathery skins—just pure potato perfection with a delectable crunch on the outside and a tender, fluffy interior. The secret lies in a few key steps: parcooking the potatoes, tossing them with fat to create a potato-fat paste, and roasting them until they develop a glorious golden-brown crispness. Whether you use duck fat, bacon fat, or olive oil, you’re in for a treat. So get ready to enjoy the crispiest roasted potatoes you’ve ever had, and watch them disappear from your plate in no time!

SERVES 4 TO 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pounds russet (baking) potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes
• Kosher salt
• ¼ cup duck fat, bacon fat, or olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley, and/or chives

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Parcook the Potatoes: Place the scrubbed and cubed potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with cold water, ensuring they have enough water to submerge them by about 1 inch.
2. Generously season the potatoes with kosher salt.
3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until they are just barely cooked through, taking about 10 minutes. You can test their doneness by inserting a knife or cake tester into a potato—it should meet little resistance.
4. Toss the Potatoes with Fat: Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
5. Add the duck fat, bacon fat, or olive oil to the hot potatoes, along with a few generous grinds of black pepper.
6. Toss the potatoes well until they are evenly coated with a thin layer of potato-fat paste.
7. Preheat and Roast the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 450°F, adjusting the oven racks to the upper- and lower-middle positions.
8. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or coat them with a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking.
9. Transfer the coated potatoes to the prepared baking sheets, spreading them out in a single layer.
10. Achieve the Crispness: Roast the potatoes until the bottoms become crispy, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. This typically takes about 25 minutes.
11. Test the potatoes’ crispness by trying to lift one or two pieces off the baking sheet with a stiff metal spatula. If they don’t come off easily, continue roasting for additional 3-minute increments until they do.
12. Flip and Continue Roasting: Flip the potatoes with the spatula, making sure to get all the crisped bits off the bottom of the baking sheets.
13. Continue to roast the potatoes until they turn golden brown and are crisp all over, taking approximately 25 more minutes.
14. Season and Serve: Transfer the super-crisp roasted potatoes to a serving bowl.
15. Season the potatoes to taste with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed.
16. Toss the potatoes with chopped fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, parsley, and/or chives for added flavor and garnish.

Prepare to be amazed by the incredible crispness and irresistible flavor of these Super-Crisp Roasted Potatoes. Whether served as a side dish or a satisfying snack, these potatoes will steal the spotlight at any meal. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce or as a delectable accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or anything your heart desires. Get ready to fall in love with the crispiest roasted potatoes you’ve ever tasted!