The Food Lab: How to Roast the Best Potatoes of Your Life | Serious Eats
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In this video, Kenji López-Alt teaches you how to roast the best potatoes of your life. These roast potatoes maximize the crisp-to-creamy contrast in each chunk of potato. We've tested and retested every variable, from cut size to potato type to boiling and roasting methods. The result is this recipe, which we firmly and un-humbly believe will deliver the greatest roast potatoes you've ever tasted: incredibly crisp and crunchy on the outside, with centers that are creamy and packed with potato flavor. We dare you to make them and not love them. We double-dare you.
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KZread puts this video in my feed every 2-3 months and I watch it every time
@billypoppins9138
4 жыл бұрын
You need to cook potatoes or the algorithms will be pissed.... It's probably knows where you spend your money or at least catches you on diet channels 😁
@andriosz
4 жыл бұрын
But have you tried this recipe ? :)
@yungpablo2801
4 жыл бұрын
You have no fucking life my friend
@katiewillison2730
10 ай бұрын
Me, too!
Wow just made these. Amazing. I doubled up the garlic... Don't double up the garlic
@itin4265
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@curlysierf_
3 жыл бұрын
lmaoooo
@PGmodat
3 жыл бұрын
Meeetoooo...hahahaha
@MrUniverse
3 жыл бұрын
Haha duly noted
@metigame1450
3 жыл бұрын
😂
So many people complaining about it's too much work... amazing how cooking has become too hard for people. The best meals take time. Great recipe!
@Sweetiepie007
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly man nobody cares to make love in kitchen anymore just like in the old school movies like 9 and a half weeks and etc.
@patriciag6215
4 жыл бұрын
It seems like I am one of those people you are referring to. I really do like cooking! And I do like spending time in the kitchen to do that BUT not for roasted potatoes. The ones I make are really tasty and do not need that much time...
@fortunatoofamontillado1059
4 жыл бұрын
Lazy millenials
@Winterhawk24
4 жыл бұрын
@@fortunatoofamontillado1059 explain
@fortunatoofamontillado1059
4 жыл бұрын
@@Winterhawk24 ... go grab yourself a hungry man dinner .. sit down and I'll explain it to you
Listen..I just made these. The house smells amazing. My husband keeps eating one and saying my goodness these are good...he added I’m glad I married you. I followed every single step and they are AMAZING! Thank you!
@sheme4225
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂your husband is lovely, some potatoe chunks confirmed he married the right one. 😂😂😂
@pinkbutterfly213
4 жыл бұрын
She Me 🤣
@callmevivekkk
4 жыл бұрын
leave that fool
@sunrae7680
4 жыл бұрын
I was having doubts, but I'll follow the directions because you did. Thanks
@powerpopaholic876
4 жыл бұрын
4 P now we’re talking
Taking the herbs out and then adding then back in later on is such a simple and smart trick. I always end up with burned garlic.
@avamelia7410
4 жыл бұрын
Flipper.was.a.dolphin same.
@jaysmythe154
4 жыл бұрын
That's why you don't season steak before you sear.
@pennyg1966
4 жыл бұрын
Turn the heat way down like to #2 or lower on the stove.
@tmac0934
4 жыл бұрын
Same here. It’s a great idea
@chrisucl
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it really is!
I was wary of boiling the potatoes so much before roasting them, but that (along with the baking soda and infused oil) made them the most delicious roasted potatoes I've ever had. Thanks for sharing!
@politmediter
7 жыл бұрын
Baking soda for cosmetic reasons. Garlic "infused" oil at high temps does not exist. The boiling - frying is an old french technique. Pont neuf I believe.
@bonniemae187
7 жыл бұрын
Athanasios M. baking soda for crispy reasons...
@vliff
6 жыл бұрын
I use soda when cooking beans like hard yellow peas, kidney beans and even lentils. Usually for soaking with just teaspoon of soda, then boiling in fresh water. Much faster process and nice smooth puree if cook a bit longer.
@scooterdooter
6 жыл бұрын
For crispy reasons. Totally. Delicious.
@sandragawinski3456
6 жыл бұрын
I always thought that cooking with baking soda robbed the vegetables of vital nutrients..is this an old wives tale? We were taught this in Home Ec ..
add lemon zest to the herbs when frying. secret tip to achieve next level
7 years in and this recipe is still saving my ass on Christmas Day
made these today. Excellent. Not a single leftover morsel. A new family favorite.
@MrJbee1982
4 жыл бұрын
I am totally going to make these one of these days!
@mhart9279
4 жыл бұрын
made them for the second time today, had a lot of compliments. directed many people here.
@yesman.
4 жыл бұрын
making them right now, 40 mins to goooooo can't wait had a long day at work with my asshole boss
@zahra-gb2ui
3 жыл бұрын
@@yesman. how’d it go?
@getyournekoshere9824
Жыл бұрын
@@zahra-gb2ui good
I never comment on KZread but this has changed potatoes for me. And as a guy of polish descent with a darn near full German wife potatoes are a big part of our lives :) (baking soda, infusion, & rough em' up) earth shattering
@leapintothewild
7 жыл бұрын
haha Just wanted to say that years ago my full-German roommate and I had potato cook-offs, and this Scot-Irish descendant usually won! :-)
@FelixgreenYT
6 жыл бұрын
M A Walker Irish are the true potato lovers, I think I have potatoes in my blood.
@vikingraider5635
6 жыл бұрын
+Felix Green True we love potatoes
@deborahwood9304
6 жыл бұрын
I assume being genetically related to the potato and already knowing how potatoes "work" LOL, this is a facetious remark?
These are really the best ever. I've made them multiple times and a couple things I leaned: After you put the potatoes into the pan, use a spatchula to scrape the bowl and get ALL of the remaining "potato mash" and put it on top of the potatoes in the pan. It really adds to the crust. These take a while. I always forget that it's another ~40min or so after the first 20min, and that's after the par boil. Leave enough time! 110% worth it
@SimonWoodburyForget
2 жыл бұрын
As you said these take a lot of time, but I would like to add that you can't speed up the process by raising the temperature either. I've tested what would happen if you did, and it just reduces the amount of crisp, because the outside cooks faster and less water has the time to evaporate, which results in a thinner and less crisp skin. That being said if you don't have two hours to cook the best potatoes in the world, you might just be able to reduce it to less then an hour by increasing the oven temperature a bit, and while it wont be as crisp, it'll be very good assuming they cook through.
This was my first time making roasted potatoes and istg I'm not even going to bother searching for another video. I parboiled some potato chunks, fluffed them up until I was convinced I have ruined them, tossed them in the infused oil, and threw them in the oven. They took quite long to brown tho, around 1 hour. My oven sucks so maybe that was why but DUDEEEE THEY TURNED OUT SO CRISPY AND GOLDEN BROWN!!! perfect
@VallornDeathblade
3 жыл бұрын
There are still improvements you can make, using a denser fat like bacon fat, lard, butter, etc produces even more of a crunch than olive oil.
@TileBitan
3 жыл бұрын
@@VallornDeathblade olive oil is healthier than all of those, and in my opinion its still way better
@VallornDeathblade
3 жыл бұрын
@@TileBitan It is healthier, but if you want to maximize the crunch then you need a lipid high in saturated fats. It depends on what you're going for I suppose.
I need some time alone with this video.
@lisax119
5 жыл бұрын
Laughing Achilles 😂
@svartedauden3566
5 жыл бұрын
im turning into randy marsh too!
@insertnamehere9154
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@msgypsyqueen
5 жыл бұрын
Laughing Achilles I think I need a cigarette.. 😏
@lylemeckem5176
5 жыл бұрын
Damn!!!!!! That should be illegal! What is the age of consent there? I'm in love!
I'm slowing clawing out of my sheets, limping to my kitchen, hoping that I have some baking soda....
@dndnenejeeehehehe4754
5 жыл бұрын
Timmy Morgan You came back 3 weeks later. 😂
@jimhalfpenny9847
5 жыл бұрын
@Timmy Morgan Those Yanks get right up my nostrils .knowalls
@anonnnnnsh
4 жыл бұрын
hilarious, a had a good laugh.
Made this for my husband and for a second I thought he was a fan, after a bowl of them, he's a whole air conditioner.
@rasmus7400
3 жыл бұрын
omg...
Just made these for my parents. The hype is real. They both said these are the best they've ever had. For real. I recommend adding a dip: mix one cup sour cream, tbsp of mayo, juice from half a lemon, one minced garlic clove, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper. I also add a pinch of powdered sugar for balance.
"Check out those micro-blisters!" is what I normally tell my urologist.
@avoice5878
7 жыл бұрын
Marty Yu lol
@philtownsend9281
7 жыл бұрын
That's disgusting. Have an upvote!
@jimbojones8978
7 жыл бұрын
I tried to rationalize hearing that by telling myself he said "micro-glisteners". But I know that's not a word.
@jjgoldstein7
7 жыл бұрын
Yu really made me laugh right there >.>
@baconology
7 жыл бұрын
welcome to over 40 pal
This man speaks the truth--these really are the best potatoes. Before I learned this recipe, I was slender... Oh well. WORTH IT
Omg!!!!! We cooked this potatoes yesterday and we woke up today and we are still amazed. Please, follow exactly every single step on the recipe...you will not believe how delicious they are !!!! THANK YOU for sharing this roasted 🍠 with us!!!!!
I made these when family came and they said I have to fix them every time they come. I guess you know they were a BIG hit. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. By the way it does take longer, but they are well worth it... loved them.
This is a total game changer. I don't ever want potatoes any other way ever again! SO GOOD.
'Parboiled' means "part boiled", as in not completely cooked. These potatoes were boiled until fully cooked.
@nagualdesign
7 жыл бұрын
You'd have to pull them out of the water before they were fully cooked for them to be classed as parboiled, regardless of what happens next. Having been baked after being boiled, they're called 'twice-cooked', for obvious reasons.
@kkumiss88
6 жыл бұрын
Yo chill he/she is right, he made a mistake in the video and that's the right term
@lexalex7704
6 жыл бұрын
nagualdesign You fucking donut!!they are not fully cooked!
@cyano741
6 жыл бұрын
Lol, My kind of humor.
@Lady_Sanctuary
6 жыл бұрын
10 minutes is too long if you're going to beat them as well!
I've just made these. Best roasted potatoes I've ever had! The only thing I've changed: I infuse the oil slowly as not to burn either the garlic or rosemary. Also, I don't add the rosemary and garlic back as I noticed they don't stick to the potatoes and end up at the bottom of the bowl. I add them to a sauce I make to accompany the potatoes. Thank you! I'll be making these for the rest of my life!
@flowersafeheart
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea! What ingredients are in your sauce?
YES! you're the only person who explains parboiling. LOVE IT!
Just made these and they came out AMAZING! Thank you for posting!
I made these last night, & while I'm generally new to cooking these turned out incredibly tasty. I can't wait to make them again! The infused oil & boiling the potatoes with baking soda before baking them made a huge difference. Thanks for posting this killer recipe!
that makes so much more sense, and i like that you still use the herbs and stuff at the end so you're not just tossing them out. killer
If you can't be bothered to do anything else from this video, that "roughing it up" step is GOLDEN. 👌🏿 Thank you!
Thank you for sharing Kenji. Love the recipe and the production value. Beautiful stuff.
😍😍😍 This is actually has to be THE best roasted potato recipe I’ve ever seen!!! Great tips!!!
I've been using this recipe for a while now. My family and everyone who eats them always loves them!
Made these for a few people and they still talk about it to this day. Def the best potato recipe I've come across.
Wonderful. I made it this morning for my parents and they loved it. Ate it all; and left me none. DELICIOUS!!!
@yesman.
4 жыл бұрын
yes daddy
Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and craftsmanship 🥰
Been doing these for Christmas for the last 3 years, they are so worth the work.
One of the few recipes that goes perfectly every step, and actually comes out looking like the video! I used yellow baby potatoes and they didn't come out as crunchy as I'd hoped. I'll bump the cooking time for the babies, and try another batch with Yukon Gold. Certainly making these again!
Baking soda, infuse, roughen, roast. I just did this with basic, generic, terrible vegetable oil, a seasoning mix that had DRIED GARLIC in it (gasp!) and roasted them in the lamest, least likely baking pan ever. And they STILL CAME OUT AWESOME. Recipe approved. Forever. XD
@blondwiththewind
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah....I'll find some alternatives for spices as well. I admire his passion for making that marinade....but that's too much work for me to do when I want those potatoes in the oven NOW!!! :D
@anitanyajur2933
5 жыл бұрын
BigBlack81 how long did you have to roast them. I need them in my tummy soon!! 😋
@kashmckinney1750
5 жыл бұрын
BigBlack81 lol . Good job!
I'm too lazy to do that, i tried doing it in my imagination.
@TheABElia
7 жыл бұрын
No shit! Especially since I don't have a dishwasher. Another grilled cheese it is!
@HealingPrettyPodcast
7 жыл бұрын
The'Sev. Lmao!!😂😂
@whynottalklikeapirat
7 жыл бұрын
The'Sev. That's how I do everything! Even down getting out of bed in the morning!
@Chillahhh
7 жыл бұрын
too lazy to cook , while wasting hours on the internet as smart phone zombie ?! ...
@whynottalklikeapirat
7 жыл бұрын
Non Existent Did you just assume that persons interfacing device? Oh the bigotry!
Absolutely perfect... ingenious. You obviously know your stuff! Thank you so much for sharing something that has made roasting potatoes, something that is my favorite, so much better!
he’s not lying when he says these are the best potatoes. I made them a few times and they are so delicious. It does take more time than traditional potatoes but it’s worth it!
I’ve already made these like 10 times! My and husband and I are obsessed, these are definitely the best roasted potatoes ever!
Love how you mix science with skill-- yum!
Made this last night. Followed the recipe almost exactly, but added a different touch. After the addition of the olive oil, I added french onion soup mix before roasting and then followed through w/ the drained garlic, rosemary and chopped fresh parsley after roasting, as your recipe suggests. You were right, these are the best potatoes I have ever made. Yummy, thank you for this recipe, I'll be making it again for sure!
I followed everything step by step, and it came out exactly as I hoped it would!! Thank you so much for sharing this video with us! 💜💜
came out freaking AWESOME! Thank you!
@aptmix
6 жыл бұрын
yeah
These are GREAT! Followed recipe exactly. Take the time to really roast them to get crunchy. Adding to my recipe file for sure.
I did this with garlic and parsley infused butter and it was amazing wow...
Just made them. FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing
just made these for dinner. they're so easy to make and one of the best things ive ever made. thank you👌
I'm halfway through making these right now, just turned them the first time, and they look exactly the same, thanks mate, awesome tips.
Thank you!!! These are the best recipes. Short sweet to the point no weird backstory.
I made this recipe for my family as a snack and they all loved it! I am a beginner at cooking and it turned out lovely! Thank you so much!!
Seriously AMAZING. ♥️ Who knew about boiling them in alkaline H20... great tip!
Just made these for Christmas dinner and they turned out fantastic! Thank you, merry Christmas 🎄
I made these years ago and the video randomly popped back up on my feed. Still the best potatoes I ever had.
Thank you so much dear Kenji!!! I am trying out YOUR recipe right now!!! Again, I appreciate your sharing your precious knowledge.
The baking soda trick is a secret I'll take to my grave. Grazie.
@allispossible8447
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t...we all know the secret 🙄
I could eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yum.
He is right. It is by far the best roasted potatos I've ever had! Thank you for the recipe!
Tried this today, absolutely amazing
Sometimes I like to add rosemary or thyme to the potatoes while they're boiling. It quickly infuses the water and makes them a lot more fragrant even before seasoning them :)
I gave this recipe a shot, I was worried about how many steps it would take. But they turned out delicious! Definatley making again!
guys you are so fun to watch and follow! thanks and keep the amazing work going! cheers to you !!!
I knew about boiling potatoes first for roasting but the rough toss is new..and obviously effective..yummer..
2019 and those roast potatoes are still looking pretty good...thanks for sharing.
Recently viewed this video and made the potatoes this morning. 2 thumbs up!! The wife was impressed when I served these with her favorite omelet.
I’ve made this and it’s absolutely delicious and a new favorite!! We liked it so much that my husband, who never goes back fir seconds, did! and I’m making them again tonight!! Thank you fir sharing and the step by step tutorial!!
Just stumbled across this recipe and I'm a potato lover so you caught me! I'll be roasting these very soon. Thanks for posting, my mouth is watering...
Wow, an online recipe that does NOT disappoint! Great potatoes, they were a hit for the whole family!
First recipe that was so good literally everyone needs to try
I just made these and, I don’t know if it’s the best baked potatoes ever, but it sure as hell is a keeper! The fact that it is a bit of science and a (little) bit of skill makes it even better. In short, absolutely worth the hasstle! Thumbs up!
It wasn’t that much work. The results are so delicious! Worth every minute.
Looks so delicious. I have got to try this method. Thanks for sharing.
i can attest to the genius of this recipe. best ones i'v ever had.
I‘ve seen this video this morning...10min later i stood in the kitchen. It was AMAZING! Best crunchy potatos I ever had.
I made these today and they are by far the best roast potatoes I’ve had. Thanks for the recipe
Just tried the method of baking soda!! Totally amazing!! I did them in a cast iron on my Kamado Joe. Super fantastic recipe!!
Made these for my wife and she needed a cigarette afterwards.... Very good recipe
@gretchenmaier9582
4 жыл бұрын
ALS84 😂👍🏻
@2edged955
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣😂😂
@markreynolds9135
4 жыл бұрын
That was likely the first time she needed a cigarette since marrying you. lol
@tttarms1970
4 жыл бұрын
@@markreynolds9135 lmfao....someone was just served!!!
@somethinglikeanonymous1773
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
Made these for Easter and my family loved them.
Thanks for posting this video - sounds absolutely delicious and easy to make.
I've never seen anything so delicious looking in my life!!!!
This recipe single handedly saved my marriage, my relationship with my estranged son, and my job. Thanks Kenji!
These are LIFE CHANGING!!!
Omgosh. My Irish heritage thanks you immensely. I have to make these for the holidays.
Tried this recipe yesterday, wow it is perfect 👏👏 I didnt expect that! Make sure to use the written directions at the same time
Tried it out. Tastes amazing.
Seriously the best potatoes video out there. Makes me fall in love with them
Kenji are you are a wizard. We love these so much. Thank you for this excellent recipe.
I'm losing my mind at how amazing this sounds and looks!
@MichaelWhelan9
6 жыл бұрын
TheStylelike16th KZread is making me fat
@avamelia7410
4 жыл бұрын
TheStylelike16th they are the most amazing potatoes I’ve ever had lol try this recipe! U won’t be disappointed!
for anyone who says this takes too long, it's a good thing you never lived in the country and had to shell peas. Now that was work
@bushraduti6780
5 жыл бұрын
haha... this is true in country side of any country.. i can relate XD
@shawni321
5 жыл бұрын
...or crack walnuts.
@edl6398
4 жыл бұрын
I lived in the suburbs and my dad made us do that! (He grew up in the country!) I know what you mean.
@PompeyChris71
4 жыл бұрын
I've lived in a town and shelled peas. Its not hard work, its a pleasure.
@philipwebb960
4 жыл бұрын
Shelled peas and beans, cut up okra (the fuzz makes you itch), all kinds of things like that.
I just made these for my wife. She loved them , so did I . Thank you .
Great recipe and clear instructions! Thank you!
Looks amazing - can't wait to try!
Been doing them like this for years. Only difference is I use rosemary only when infusing the oil. Great stuff
Tried doing these last night, they came out great and tasted really nice.
This title is no joke. I just made these and they are seriously crispy and flavorful. Best oven roasted potatoes EVER!
Great video! Will try tomorrow. But can't unhear "MICROBLISTERS"!
Sooo yummy, great recipe, new best roast potatoes recipe for me!!!
Great recipe !! When I was turning them, I added a sprinkle of paprika as well. They cam out amazing. Thanks !
I just stumbled upon this recipe and wow thank you so much! Ive been looking for a good potato recipe for a while!