Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes: The Secret to the Perfect Crisp

I have discovered the secret to making the most perfect crispy oven roasted potatoes. They have a crunchy exterior but a potato pillow interior that make these crispy potatoes irresistible and the perfect side dish to something like my rosemary chicken skewers. The recipe is simple, but it does take about 45 minutes to an hour to roast these potatoes to perfection, so keep that in mind when planning to make this.

The secret to making these crispy oven roasted potatoes is simple. All you have to do is preheat the sheet pan and not crowd the potatoes. A metal sheet pan or roasting pan will work best, but it you preheat your oven with your lightly oiled pan inside, this will work. That way, when you put your potatoes in, you will hear that sizzle and you will know you are making some killer potatoes.

Serves 4 – 6

Ingredients:

2 pounds of potatoes or 4 large baking potatoes, diced into about 1 inch cubes. No need to peel!

1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard

3 tablespoons of olive oil

1 teaspoon of rosemary

1 clove of garlic, minced

plenty of salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a sheet pan and spread with a spatula so that it is even across the surface. Put the pan in the oven and preheat it to 400F.
2. Meanwhile, combine potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, mustard, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
3. Once the oven is preheated, add the potatoes to the preheated baking sheet and cook for 45 minutes to an hour. Toss them about have way through to make sure all sides get crispy.

Try this with some of my great oven roasted chicken or salmon recipes! Or mix it up and try my rosemary roasted sweet potatoes.