Crispy Roast Potatoes & Garlic
Traditional British Recipes

Crispy Roast Potatoes & Garlic

In the Oven
serves 4

These crispy potatoes are fluffy in the middle and deeply golden on the outside, with sweet onion and a light garlic finish. They are simple to prep and roast beautifully for a week-round side.

Serve alongside roast chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty salad. A final turn in the hot oven keeps the edges shattering and the centres soft.

SideSunday Dinner
15 mins prep50 mins cook1 hr 5 mins total

  1. Heat the oven to 220C (200C fan) and place a large roasting tray inside to heat.

  2. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the potato chunks and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are softening.

  3. Drain well, return the potatoes to the dry pan and shake firmly to rough up the surfaces.

  4. Carefully remove the hot tray, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the base.

  5. Tip in the potatoes and onion, season with salt and pepper, then turn everything so the potatoes are coated in hot oil.

  6. Roast for 25 minutes, turn the potatoes, then roast for a further 15 minutes until deeply golden.

  7. Stir in the minced garlic and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and aromatic.

  8. Scatter with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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