Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 09:54     Subject: Re:How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Much more fat/oil than you think.


Nooooooo! I am the first PP in this thread who said to use a teaspoon of EVOO. ANY time I've used more the potatoes don't crisp up - they are soggy, bogged down with all that oil.

That makes no sense, PP.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 09:52     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
The trick is to slice them in half and soak them in cold water for 30min to pull some starch out. They'll get crispy after that.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 09:50     Subject: Re:How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
One tip that I really like- preheat the sheet/pan you intend to roast them on along with the oven. I toss the potatoes in fat and whatever else and dump them on the screaming hot tray. It prevents them from sticking and helps crisp up the outside.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 09:18     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Do roasted potatoes reheat well?
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 09:16     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:I toss them with a little corn starch before adding to preheated and then oiled pan. Toss in bowl with unsalted butter fresh herbs and sea salt when done - a think an old ATK recipe?


What does the cornstarch add to the flavor/texture?
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 08:17     Subject: Re:How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:These are truly worth the few extra steps.

https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-roast-potatoes-ever-recipe


I agree. They are fantastic.

I was very excited unt I saw it calls for animal fat and I’m vegetarian. Boo


Use an oil with a high smoke point like avocado or safflower
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 06:11     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
I've always used an electric skillet for roasting potatoes, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. It's faster too.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 06:07     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
I toss them with a little corn starch before adding to preheated and then oiled pan. Toss in bowl with unsalted butter fresh herbs and sea salt when done - a think an old ATK recipe?
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 02:49     Subject: Re:How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:These are truly worth the few extra steps.

https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-roast-potatoes-ever-recipe


I agree. They are fantastic.

I was very excited unt I saw it calls for animal fat and I’m vegetarian. Boo


I've never seen this recipe but this is basically what I do.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2022 02:03     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:I quarter and boil them with a 1/4 tsp of baking soda. After 8 minutes take them out and shake vigorously in a strainer. The edges will become soft and mashed. Then toss in Oil and bake at 425. The bruised edges will become crispy, like French fries.


This is what I do and they come out fantastic. I use Yukon Golds usually. Sometimes baby potatoes. Just don’t use red potatoes.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2022 22:13     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:If you toss with fresh herbs, do the herbs burn in the high temp oven?


I wouldn't put fresh herbs in for the full time. If you are using fresh herbs, I would wait until you turn the potatoes and there is still just a little bit of oil left and then put on the herbs.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2022 21:56     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
If you toss with fresh herbs, do the herbs burn in the high temp oven?
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2022 19:20     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:I quarter and boil them with a 1/4 tsp of baking soda. After 8 minutes take them out and shake vigorously in a strainer. The edges will become soft and mashed. Then toss in Oil and bake at 425. The bruised edges will become crispy, like French fries.


This is the Serious Eats recipe.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2022 19:09     Subject: Re:How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
Anonymous wrote:These are truly worth the few extra steps.

https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-roast-potatoes-ever-recipe


The baking soda made my potatoes taste metallic.
Anonymous
Post 12/22/2022 19:05     Subject: How to make perferct roasted potatoes?
I quarter and boil them with a 1/4 tsp of baking soda. After 8 minutes take them out and shake vigorously in a strainer. The edges will become soft and mashed. Then toss in Oil and bake at 425. The bruised edges will become crispy, like French fries.