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Crispy Roast Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

A delightful dish of crispy roast potatoes infused with fragrant garlic and fresh rosemary.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt (plus extra to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup duck fat (or substitute with olive oil, beef tallow, ghee, or avocado oil)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1 whole head of garlic (top trimmed)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (around 2 sprigs)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or substitute with grass-fed butter)
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a large, empty roasting pan inside.
  2. Rinse potato chunks under cold water and place them in a large stock pot.
  3. Cover potatoes with cold water, add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and bring to a boil.
  4. Cook the potatoes until slightly fork-tender, about 25 minutes, then drain in a colander and allow to dry completely.
  5. Remove the hot roasting pan from the oven, add duck fat, and let melt.
  6. Shake the potatoes in the colander to rough up the edges, then add them to the hot roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the head of garlic to the pan, cut-side down, and return it to the oven.
  8. Cook for 55 to 60 minutes, tossing every 20 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove the garlic, squeeze out the cloves, and mash them with chopped rosemary and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  10. Add the garlic mixture to the roasting pan with the potatoes, toss to coat, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  11. Season with flaky sea salt and serve.

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in other herbs like thyme or adding lemon zest to the garlic mixture.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Whole30

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: roast potatoes, crispy potatoes, garlic, rosemary, Whole30, side dish