Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

Potatoes

• 1 pound red potatoes, cut into quarters

• 2 quarts water

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Pre-Roast Coating

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• Pinch red pepper flakes

Final Garlic Herb Finish

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  (or 2 cloves fresh garlic minced)

• Kosher salt

• Black pepper

• Fresh parsley

• Fresh thyme

• Fresh rosemary

• Small squeeze fresh lemon juice

Optional:

• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1 — Boil the Potatoes

Bring water to a boil.

Add:

• kosher salt

• baking soda

Then add potatoes.

Boil until just fork tender:
⏱ About 10 minutes

Do NOT overcook.

👉 The baking soda creates alkaline water which breaks down the outside of the potato faster than the inside. This is the secret to that crispy crust.

Step 2 — Build the Starch Layer

In a large bowl combine:

• olive oil

• lemon juice

• red pepper flakes

Drain potatoes directly into bowl.

Now toss aggressively.

👉 You WANT the potatoes to look rough and cloudy.

That loose starch becomes the crispy crust later.

Step 3 — Roast

Preheat oven:

• 450°F regular oven

• 400°F convection

Spread potatoes on sheet pan.

Roast:

• 20 minutes

• flip

• another 20 minutes

Until deep golden brown and crispy.

Chef Brian’s REAL Secret Step

Most people stop here.

Don’t.

This final sauté takes them from good…
to steakhouse level.

Step 4 — Garlic Herb Butter Finish

In sauté pan add:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• garlic paste

Heat until fragrant.

Add roasted potatoes.

Season with:

• salt

• pepper

• parsley

• thyme

• rosemary

Toss together until coated.

Turn heat OFF.

Finish with:

• squeeze lemon juice

Optional:

• parmesan cheese

Chef Brian’s Pro Tips

🥔 Baking Soda Is the Game Changer

It roughs up the outside while keeping the inside fluffy.

That’s why restaurant potatoes get so crispy.

🔥 Rough Them Up

If the potatoes don’t look cloudy after tossing…
you didn’t go far enough.

That starch matters.

🧈 Butter + Olive Oil Together

The butter adds richness.
The olive oil helps control the heat.

Together?
Magic.

🌿 Fresh Herbs Matter

Fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley completely change the flavor.

What You End Up With

• Crispy crackling exterior

• Soft buttery center

• Garlic herb flavor in every bite

• Steakhouse-style potatoes at home