There’s little that beats the appeal of a perfectly roasted potato, its skin irresistibly crunchy on the outside, fluffy within, yet many home cooks struggle to get it right. TV chef Nigella Lawson valued that it’s “impossible to cook roast potatoes without needing them to be perfect”, which means “soft inside and a golden-brown carapace … Read more
Instead of giving in to frozen roast potatoes, it’s worth trying a different method to master cooking them from scratch. According to BBC Good Food’s resident air fryer expert, Samuel Goldsmith, the trick is to ditch all the extra ingredients many recipes call for and switch up the par-boiling step. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk about … Read more
Nothing is better than tucking into a roast dinner with roast potatoes cooked to perfection, and there is a simple way to make them even tastier. The key to getting roast potatoes crispy and golden is to coat them in oil as it helps the outer crust quickly seal and brown while cooking to give … Read more
Sunday roast is, to many Brits, the highlight of their weekend – especially if a good crispy roast potato is among the various trimmings. Achieving the perfect roast potato is nothing short of a science, with tips and tricks aplenty trying to explain the perfect ratio between crispiness to fluffiness. That’s why, this weekend, you … Read more
Roast potatoes are everyone’s favourite side dish at Christmas dinner, but just sticking them in the oven will not result in perfectly crispy potatoes that are fluffy on the inside. Britain’s beloved baker Mary Berry has shared in her cookbook ‘Family Sunday Lunches’ that making the best roast potatoes begins at the supermarket as you … Read more
You only need four ingredients to make the most delicious roast potatoes – the type that has beautifully crunchy edges and is fluffy inside. Gathering hundreds of five-star reviews, the BBC’s Good Food recipe for roast potatoes is said to be “perfect”. One commentator said: “These potatoes are perfect every time.” Another added: “Should have … Read more
Roast potatoes are the star side dish at Christmas dinner, but simply placing them in the oven will not make them as crispy and mouthwatering as they should be. Chef James Martin has recently shared the best way to prepare roast potatoes for Christmas Day with the Telegraph, that comes from his latest recipe cookbook … Read more
When it comes to Christmas dinner, timing is everything, especially with those all-important roast potatoes. The crispy, golden perfection we all crave can take forever to achieve, but one food expert insists cooks don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen. Chefs can have the perfect roasties on the table in just 35 minutes. Julian … Read more
Great British Bake Off star Ravneet Gill has shared her go-to recipe for the “perfect” crispy roast potatoes. The 33-year-old says that preparing your spuds the day before you want to serve them not only saves time, but also improves the quality of taste. Exclusively revealing her method, she shared: “I do it where I … Read more
Chef Oli Brandon revealed his secret ingredient to make the “best roast potatoes” ever. Undergoing the pseudonym @theptchef on TikTok, the chef bit into his freshly made potato, describing the crunch as the “the sound of the best roast potatoes you’ve ever had”. In a step-by-step guide, Oli explained: “Put one teaspoon of baking soda … Read more
