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Crispy Roast Potatoes

The perfect roast potatoes. Crispy on the outside, tender but still has a bite to it in the middle.

Ingredients

  • 5 large red-skinned or small Russet potatoes, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • Salt
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Flour

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tougher than tender.
  3. 3
    Drain potatoes, then dredge in flour. Set out on a cooling rack and let dry for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Add potatoes to oil mixture and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer on a greased sheet pan.
  5. 5
    Season potatoes with a small handful of salt and a lot of freshly-ground black pepper.
  6. 6
    Place in the bottom third of a 500°F oven until well browned and crispy on the outside (15–20 minutes), stirring halfway through.
  7. 7
    Serve warm.
Category
Side Dishes
Method
Roasting

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