Crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor.

You might think they got their name because the dish hit the table (bang!)

and the potatoes were GONE (bang!).

bang bang potatoes topped with sauce in a bowl at a table setting next to small bowl with more sauce and a bowl with sliced scallions

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What Is a Bang Bang Recipe?

The history of bang bang recipes is a bit of an enigma.

The recipes all have an Asian flare to them.

potato dipped in bang bang sauce (bang bang potatoes)

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Its very easy to make and delicious on several foods, including potatoes.

The first is a method I like to use for breakfast potatoesfrom Serious Eats.

The second method is tossing the parboiled potatoes with a cornstarch slurry mixed with spices.

Bang bang potatoes (potatoes in one bowl, sauce in another bowl next to the potatoes)

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This slurry sticks to the potatoes and gives them a beautiful, golden brown crust when roasted.

I like to add paprika for a smoky flavor and nice color.

Dont let me stop you from adding other spices you like.

potatoes boiled til fork tender for bang bang potatoes recipe

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Everything from a dash of ground cumin to chili powder would be tasty.

It couldnt be easier to make.

Just stir together mayo with sweet chili sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

cooked potatoes after shaken in the pot for bang bang potatoes recipe

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If you want it spicier, you could add sriracha to taste.

If your potatoes are on the large side, youll want to cut them into quarters or even sixths.

Once boiling, add the potatoes and cook until they are barely fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

potatoes mixed with seasoning in a bowl for bang bang potatoes recipe

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Be careful not to overcook at this stage.

Arrange a rack in the center of the oven.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

bang bang potatoes added to the baking tray (not baked)

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Drain the parboiled potatoes in a colander and return to the hot pot.

Shake the potatoes around a few times so they become rough on the exterior and any water evaporates.

Transfer the hot potatoes to the bowl with the cornstarch slurry and toss to coat well.

baked bang bang potatoes on a sheet pan

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They will continue to get very crispy, and the longer you roast them the crispier they get.

Keep an eye on them so they dont burn.

If you notice the potatoes browning unevenly, give them a toss about halfway through.

bowl of bang bang sauce for bang bang potatoes recipe

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While the potatoes roast, make the sauce.

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and lemon juice.

Season the sauce with salt to taste.

bowl of bang bang potatoes and a bowl of bang bang sauce

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Serve the roasted potatoes while warm with the bang bang sauce.

These potatoes keep beautifully as long as you havent drizzled them with the sauce.

Store the potatoes and sauce separately and they will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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