Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes (Easy Baking Soda Trick)

Ingredients

• 1½ – 2 lbs potatoes of choice, cut into chunks (peel them if you want, we prefer peels on;)
• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the potatoes and the baking soda.
• Boil for about 8–10 minutes until the outsides are softened but the centers remain firm. (they should look a little mushy around the edges but stiff in the center)
• Drain well, and transfer to a bowl
• Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl
• Add the potatoes to the bowl and shake-shake-shake to rough up the edges. (This is where the magic starts. As you shake and rough up the potatoes the soft edges create a “batter” that coats the potatoes and transforms into crispy MAGIC!)
• Spread onto the baking sheet with a little breathing room so they roast instead of steam.
• Roast for 30–40 minutes, flipping once, until deeply golden and crispy.
• Let them sit for a few minutes before serving so the crust sets beautifully.

Variations

• Roughing up the potatoes = crispier, crunchier edges. Work out that aggression!!
• Use Yukon Golds for buttery interiors or Russets for maximum fluff.
• Add garlic powder, rosemary, or thyme for extra personality.
• Use Cayenne or Red Pepper Flakes for extra punch
• Finish with Parmesan for a savory crispy coating.
• Rosemary olive oil is a favorite of ours for EPIC flavoring!
• They’re wildly good with chicken, steak, eggs, or straight off the pan.

In the mood for some easy comfort food? Check out this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, these Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs and this delightfully easy Cheesy Baked Macaroni with Beef! And if you’re in the mood for a simple one pot wonder meal?! This EPIC One Pot Lasagna dinner that’s ready in less than 27 minutes will absolutely become your new favorite busy-night dinner!