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Perfectly Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Perfectly Crispy Roasted Potatoes

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Course Appetizers and Snacks, Side Dish
Calories 2052 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Russet potatoes*
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 5 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F making sure your oven rack is placed in the center position.
  • Wash (and peel, if you prefer) the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Larger chunks are best since they offer the most contrast between crispy exterior and soft interior.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, add the potatoes, two tablespoons of salt and the baking soda to the pot and give a gentle stir. Boil the potatoes until very soft (approximately 10 to 15 minutes). You should be able to easily pierce a potato chunk with a fork.
  • When the potatoes have fully cooked, drain them well and return them to the pot. Allow the excess moisture to evaporate by letting the potatoes rest fro a minute or two in the pot before moving on to the next step.
  • Add the olive oil, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Place the lid on the pot. Holding tightly, give the pot a good shake. You want to shake vigorously enough to fluff up the edges of the potatoes, but not so roughly that you end up with mashed potatoes.
  • Spread the potatoes onto a baking sheet, doing your best to arrange them into a single layer.
  • Place potatoes into the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and stir the potatoes, being sure to turn each piece of potato over to help them crisp evenly.
  • Return pan to the oven and continue roasting until potatoes are a deep golden brown and nicely crispy (approximately another 30 to 35 minutes), stirring the potatoes and shaking the pan occasionally.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 2052kcalCarbohydrates: 328gProtein: 39gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 51gSodium: 14592mgPotassium: 7570mgFiber: 24gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 103mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 16mg
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