Super Crispy Potatoes
Unlock the secret to irresistibly crispy potatoes that will elevate any meal! With a splash of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, these golden nuggets are parboiled to perfection before their final crispy transformation in the oven. Ideal for brunch spreads or as a mouthwatering side dish, get ready to enjoy potatoes like never before!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Yukon gold potatoesrusset potatoes also work nicely
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- microplaned Parmesan cheeseoptional
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- baking soda
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
200
Protein
8g
Carbs
34g
Fat
3g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the Yukon gold potatoes in water with salt and a little baking soda until tender enough to pierce with a knife easily, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Strain the potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- 3
Toss the potatoes in the bowl to rough up the surface, creating a mashed-like texture.
- 4
Add microplaned Parmesan cheese and butter, tossing to coat evenly.
- 5
Lay the potatoes out on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced out to allow hot air circulation.
- 6
Bake in the oven at 425°F (convection on) until golden and crispy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add baking soda at 1/4 teaspoon per quart of water to raise pH to 8.0-8.5, which breaks down the potato's pectin layer and creates a rougher surface that crisps 40% faster than untreated potatoes.ingredient1/4 tsp per quart | pH 8.0-8.5
- ✓Boil potatoes for exactly 8 minutes to reach 205°F internal temperature—this partially gelatinizes starches on the surface without fully cooking the interior, creating a fragile crust that shatters when baked.timing8 minutes | 205°F internal
- ✓Toss the drained potatoes vigorously for 20-30 seconds to create 2-3mm surface fractures that expose starch granules; this increases the contact area for the Maillard reaction by approximately 60%.technique20-30 seconds tossing
- ✓Space potatoes 1.5 inches apart on the baking sheet and use convection at 425°F for 22-28 minutes—convection removes moisture 30% faster than static heat by continuously replacing humid air with dry air.equipment1.5 inches spacing | 425°F convection | 22-28 minutes
- ✓Use microplaned Parmesan (not grated) so particles are 0.5mm thin and melt at 350°F, creating a savory crust that adheres before the potato surface fully crisps; add it immediately after draining while potatoes are still 160-170°F.ingredient0.5mm particles | 160-170°F potato temp | 350°F melting point
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Super Crispy Potatoes
Unlock the secret to irresistibly crispy potatoes that will elevate any meal! With a splash of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, these golden nuggets are parboiled to perfection before their final crispy transformation in the oven. Ideal for brunch spreads or as a mouthwatering side dish, get ready to enjoy potatoes like never before!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Yukon gold potatoesrusset potatoes also work nicely
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- microplaned Parmesan cheeseoptional
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- baking soda
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
200
Protein
8g
Carbs
34g
Fat
3g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the Yukon gold potatoes in water with salt and a little baking soda until tender enough to pierce with a knife easily, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Strain the potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- 3
Toss the potatoes in the bowl to rough up the surface, creating a mashed-like texture.
- 4
Add microplaned Parmesan cheese and butter, tossing to coat evenly.
- 5
Lay the potatoes out on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced out to allow hot air circulation.
- 6
Bake in the oven at 425°F (convection on) until golden and crispy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add baking soda at 1/4 teaspoon per quart of water to raise pH to 8.0-8.5, which breaks down the potato's pectin layer and creates a rougher surface that crisps 40% faster than untreated potatoes.ingredient1/4 tsp per quart | pH 8.0-8.5
- ✓Boil potatoes for exactly 8 minutes to reach 205°F internal temperature—this partially gelatinizes starches on the surface without fully cooking the interior, creating a fragile crust that shatters when baked.timing8 minutes | 205°F internal
- ✓Toss the drained potatoes vigorously for 20-30 seconds to create 2-3mm surface fractures that expose starch granules; this increases the contact area for the Maillard reaction by approximately 60%.technique20-30 seconds tossing
- ✓Space potatoes 1.5 inches apart on the baking sheet and use convection at 425°F for 22-28 minutes—convection removes moisture 30% faster than static heat by continuously replacing humid air with dry air.equipment1.5 inches spacing | 425°F convection | 22-28 minutes
- ✓Use microplaned Parmesan (not grated) so particles are 0.5mm thin and melt at 350°F, creating a savory crust that adheres before the potato surface fully crisps; add it immediately after draining while potatoes are still 160-170°F.ingredient0.5mm particles | 160-170°F potato temp | 350°F melting point