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Golden brown roast potatoes in a white bowl, garnished with herbs.

Roast Potato Recipe

Jennifer Ryan
Transform simple potatoes into a crunchy, herby masterpiece. Our roast potato recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegan
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.4 kg Potatoes Maris piper or Yukon gold
  • 100 Grams Coconut oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Mince garlic fresh or jarred
  • 1 Tablespoon Mixed herbs
  • 1 Teaspoon Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
    Oven set to 180°C or 350°F, indicating baking temperature.
  • Peel and quarter the potatoes, then place them in a large pot of cold water with a pinch of salt.
    1.4 kg Potatoes
    Peeled potatoes soaking in water in a stainless steel pot.
  • Bring the water to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat, and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
    Boiling potatoes in water with bubbles and a fork for the roast potato recipe.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Shake them gently to roughen the edges, which helps create a crisp texture when roasted.
    Chopped raw potatoes in a colander, ready for roasting.
  • Place the coconut oil in a roasting dish and heat it in the oven for 5 minutes until melted and hot.
    100 Grams Coconut oil
    A white baking dish with scattered pieces of solid fat, likely for roasting potatoes.
  • Carefully remove the dish from the oven and add the minced garlic to the hot oil. Add the potatoes and turn them over to coat evenly in the oil.
    1 Tablespoon Mince garlic
    Cubed potatoes ready for roasting in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the mixed herbs and sea salt over the potatoes.
    1 Tablespoon Mixed herbs, 1 Teaspoon Sea salt
    Cubed potatoes seasoned with herbs, ready for roasting.
  • Return the dish to the oven and roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting the potatoes with the oil halfway through.
    Golden brown roast potatoes with crispy edges in a baking dish.
  • When the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the oven and serve immediately.
    Crispy roasted potatoes in a white bowl, garnished with herbs.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Fluffing the potatoes after draining is essential for achieving crispy edges. Don’t skip this step!
  • Use a heavy roasting dish for even heat distribution and the crispiest results.
  • Experiment with herbs like rosemary or thyme for a flavor twist.
  • For extra crispiness, crank the oven to 200°C during the last 10 minutes of roasting.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 301mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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