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Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes

Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes
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Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes are a golden, crunchy side dish bursting with rich buttery flavor and fresh garlic aroma. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, this quick and easy recipe elevates simple potatoes into a delicious comfort food suitable for any meal or occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, washed and cut into even-sized chunks

Garlic and Fats

  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep and Boil the Potatoes: Start by washing and cutting your potatoes into even-sized chunks for uniform cooking. Boil them in salted water until just tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes. This step ensures the inside is soft while the exterior crisps later.
  2. Drain and Rough Up: Drain the potatoes well and gently shake the pot or colander to rough up their surfaces, creating tiny cracks and edges that will become irresistibly crispy when roasted.
  3. Heat Butter and Olive Oil: In a large skillet or roasting pan, melt the butter with olive oil over medium-high heat until bubbling. This combination adds flavor and helps develop a golden crust.
  4. Add Garlic and Potatoes: Immediately add the minced garlic to the hot butter and oil, cooking briefly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Then add the potatoes, spreading them evenly for maximum contact with the pan.
  5. Roast and Flip: Cook the potatoes over medium heat, turning occasionally after about 10 minutes, until all sides are golden and crispy. Slow roasting lets the garlic and butter flavors soak in deeply.
  6. Season and Garnish: Once crispy, season generously with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Toss with chopped fresh parsley before serving to add brightness and color.

Notes

  • Choose Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for the best crispiness and soft interior.
  • Roughing up boiled potatoes is essential to create a crunchy crust.
  • Add garlic after the butter melts and cook briefly to avoid bitterness from burning.
  • Use a cast iron or heavy pan to distribute heat evenly and promote crispiness.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; give potatoes space to roast instead of steam.
  • For a vegan version, replace butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil.
  • Freeze boiled and roughed potatoes on parchment-lined trays before roasting for best texture.
  • Reheat in a hot oven or skillet instead of a microwave to maintain crispiness.

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