Get crispiest roast potatoes without expensive duck fat – using easy pan method
A TikTok has revealed the best way to get crispy roast potatoes, and you do not need expensive duck fat to do so, an expert has shown
A TikTok hack has revealed a great way to get crispy roast potatoes without the need for expensive duck fat.
User thefoodinbox has posted a quick way to cook up the golden brown potatoes and all it takes is a frying pan. With a list of ingredients in the description of his TikTok clip, the online chef showed off the crispy goodness and the steps he took to make it.
He wrote: "The CRISPIEST roast potatoes you'll ever make. no expensive duck fat needed! Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the iside - these potatoes are LEGIT."
The foodie then went onto share his simple ingredients list and method with his viewers – and he received hundreds of likes as a result of posting the top tips.
@thefoodinbox The CRISPIEST roast potatoes you’ll ever make ?????? no expensive duck fat needed! Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside - these potatoes are LEGIT ???????????? You’ll need: 1kg potatoes 2/3 cup sunflower oil 1 tbsp polenta 1/2 tbsp secret seasoning (you can use all purpose seasoning) Salt and pepper to taste ?????? Peel and chop potatoes into large pieces. Boil potatoes for 10 mins. ?????? Pour oil into an oven proof pan/dish/tray (make sure it’s big enough so the potatoes will be in a single layer and aren’t overcrowded) and heat in the oven for 10 mins at 250 degrees fan forced. ?????? Drain the water from the potatoes and add in the polenta and seasonings. Shake with the lid on to roughen up the edges. ?????? Remove the pan from the oven and arrange the potatoes inside (be careful of the hot oil splashing out). Turn the oven to down 220 degrees fan forced and bake for 1 hour or until they are golden brown, turning every 20 mins or so! This is a modified version of @recipetineats recipe ?????? #crispybakedpotatoes #potatorecipe #bakedpotatoes #easyrecipes #crispyroastpotatoes ♬ original sound - Food Inbox | Sydney Food ??????
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The ingredients list read: "1kg potatoes. 2/3 cup sunflower oil. 1 tbsp polenta. 1/2 tbsp secret seasoning (you can use all purpose seasoning). Salt and pepper to taste."
Instructions for the cooking process read: "Peel and chop potatoes into large pieces. Boil potatoes for 10 mins. Pour oil into an oven proof pan/dish/tray (make sure it's big enough so the potatoes will be in a single layer and aren't overcrowded) and heat in the oven for 10 mins at 250 degrees fan forced.
"Drain the water from the potatoes and add in the polenta and seasonings. shake with the lid on to roughen up the edges. Remove the pan from the oven and arrange the potatoes inside (be careful of the hot oil splashing out).
"Turn the oven to down 220 degrees fan forced and bake for 1 hour or until they are golden brown, turning every 20 mins or so."
One user who commented on the post said they would love to try the recipe, with thefoodinbox insisting they do, replying "please do" to their desire to whip up the roast potatoes for themselves.
If you want more top tips for making roast dinner staples, don't go anywhere because we've got you covered. First, try MasterChef judge John Torode's ice cube hack to get delicious chicken.
Then, why not check out Jamie Oliver's secret ingredient to make gravy even more delicious.Alternatively, read our foolproof guide to making amazingly fluffy Yorkshire puddings.
By following this cooking advice, you're bound to impress your friends and family next time you whip up a Sunday lunch!
