The experts agree this is the best way to get crispy roasted potatoes.
His secret for success?Boil the potatoes before roasting them.
I start by boiling baby potatoes or fingerlings just shy of fork tender.
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Peter notes that, though it may seem like an unnecessary extra step, boiling before roasting is essential.
This boiling process creates a soft, fluffy interior, says chef Derek.
He adds beef fat to his potatoes for extra flavor before roasting them in a 360F to 400F oven.
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And chef Alex adds a teaspoon of baking soda to salted water before boiling russet potatoes.
Smashing them gives it more surface area and little nooks and crannies for it to be crispier.
If smashing isnt your thing, you could give your potatoes a good shaking instead, says chef Bryan.
