"Special" Roasted Potatoes

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This recipe for yellow potatoes turns out delicious and crusty. The secret step is boiling the potatoes in a salted, seasoned liquid. As a result, they absorb flavor and salt and, more importantly, cook on the surface, forming a great, crunchy texture in the oven.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on November 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds new yellow potatoes, halved

  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 3 cloves garlic, whole, peeled, bruised

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 1 inch. Bruise rosemary with the dull side of a knife blade; add to potatoes in the pot. Add salt, garlic, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and allow potatoes to air dry.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. When potatoes are thoroughly dry, return them to the pot. Drizzle with olive oil and season with cayenne pepper and kosher salt; stir to coat well. Transfer potatoes to a rimmed sheet pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are golden brown and crusty and flesh is creamy and soft, 35 to 45 minutes.

    close up view of Roasted Potatoes garnished with rosemary on a white platter
    Bren

Recipe Tip

Cook time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes.

310 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
5g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 2402mg 104%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 10mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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