Extra Crispy Roasted Potatoes
 
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Roasted potatoes with an extra crispy outer layer and pillowy, soft texture inside. They are the perfect complement to any meat and potato dinner and make such a yummy side dish for many different recipes.
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Recipe type: Potatoes/Side Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 9 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch or ⅙-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • coarse sea salt
  • ground black pepper
  • grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • parsley flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a large pot bring to boil 2 quarts of water.
  3. Next, add the salt, baking soda, and potato cubes. Return to a boil, turn the heat down, and let the potatoes simmer for about 10 minutes or until a knife inserted into a potato cube meets a little resistance.
  4. Drain the potatoes, and let them sit in the strainer for about 30 seconds to allow more moisture to evaporate.
  5. Return the potatoes to the pot, and sprinkle them with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the olive oil and toss until the potatoes are evenly coated and look mushy on the surface (see step-by-step photo).
  6. Place the potato chunks on a baking sheet and spread them out evenly, trying not to let them touch, if possible.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, and then turn the potatoes over. Bake for 15 minutes, shaking and turning the potatoes over again. Bake for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy and brown all over.
  8. Place the potatoes in a bowl and toss with Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes, if desired.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/extra-crispy-roasted-potatoes/