About
Without the right side dish, even the most lavish steak, brick chicken, or rack of lamb looks strangely lonely on the plate. Magnificent main courses like those need something just as wonderful to accompany them... which is where Super Crisp Potatoes come in. Fluffy on the inside and crispy-crunchy (of course!) on the outside, Super Crisp Potatoes are jacketed in a fragrant, salty, and spicy seasoning mixture perfect for enjoying on their own or for mopping up sauces and juices. Super Crisp Potatoes will become the side dish you reach for when you want to impress or when you want the most impressive snack!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, rinsed and peeled
- cold water, to taste
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh rosemary leaves, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Adjust the oven racks to the lower and upper positions.
Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 3 -Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with the cold water until the water is about 1 inch above the potatoes.
Step 4 -Add the vinegar and the salt to the pot.
Step 5 -Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Step 6 -Lower the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 7 -Drain the potatoes, then cut them into 2-inch chunks.
Step 8 -Transfer the potato pieces to a large bowl.
Step 9 -Add the ghee to the potatoes, tossing to coat.
Step 10 -Add the seasoned salt, the chili powder, the basil, the cumin, and the black pepper, tossing to coat.
Step 11 -Divide the potatoes evenly between two heavy-rimmed, parchment-covered baking sheets.
Step 12 -Bake until the bottoms are crisp and golden, about 20 minutes.
Step 13 -Flip the potatoes using a rubber spatula.
Step 14 -Bake until the reverse sides are golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
Step 15 -Garnish with the rosemary leaves and serve immediately.
