Because the best kind of potatoes are the really, really crispy kind, it is no wonder these potatoes are taking TikTok by storm. The additional step of boiling the potatoes prior to roasting them yields a perfectly textured interior with an extremely crispy and golden exterior. A great way to use up those leftover boiled potatoes you intended to mash or that 10 pound bag on the brink of going bad. I highly recommend using avocado oil for this Love Your Leftovers recipe due to its high smoke point, but olive oil works too. Season them as you please, but I am sticking with my mix of garlic, oregano and smoked paprika. Bonus: you only need a handful of ingredients!
Crispy Potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 50-55 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
2 lbs (6 to 8) Yukon gold or red potatoes, peeled and quartered
⅓ cup avocado oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano (can substitute rosemary or thyme)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Flaked salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions:
1. If you don’t have leftover boiled potatoes: place potatoes in large pot and fill with cold water. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil and continue cooking until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Strain potatoes and give them a toss to rough up the edges. Let stand for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 450°F degrees.
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3. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil. Sprinkle with garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crispy and golden.
4. Transfer to a plate and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Like Marcella’s crispy potatoes recipe? Try her cinnamon pinwheel cookies (made with leftover pie dough!) or her vegan egg salad.