Golden baked potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and incredibly flavorful. Despite their simplicity, preparing them the right way can mean the difference between a mediocre dish and dreamy potatoes! The secret? The right cooking technique and a few extra tricks. Let's discover them together!
1. Peel and cut the potatoes, rinse them under cold water and let them soak for about 20 minutes.
2. Blanch them for 5 minutes, then drain and dry them well.
3. Season them with plenty of oil, rosemary, salt and pepper, then arrange them on the baking sheet without overlapping them.
4. Bake at 200°C for about 30 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
5. In the last 10 minutes, increased the temperature to 220°C to let the crust form.
6. Serve hot and crispy!
Secrets and trivia about baked potatoes
For extra crunch, some chefs add a pinch of baking soda to the boiling water: this slightly breaks up the surface of the potatoes, making them even browner in the oven. Variety matters: yellow potatoes provide the perfect balance of crisp and soft, while new potatoes give a natural sweetness. In England, the roast potatoes are often cooked in goose fat for a unique flavor. Want a special touch? Try sprinkling them with smoked paprika or parmesan cheese at the end of cooking: irresistible!
Tips for a perfect result
Who doesn't love potatoes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside? To get a perfect result, just follow a few basic steps. Here are the secrets to preparing them at their best:
Starch is the enemy of crispness! After cutting the potatoes, rinse them well under cold water and let them soak for at least 20 minutes. This step helps remove excess starch, preventing them from becoming mushy in the oven.
Strategic pre-cooking: blanching the potatoes for 5 minutes before baking them provides the perfect contrast between crispy exterior and soft interior.
Oil makes all the difference! Don't be shy with extra virgin olive oil: a good amount helps to achieve even browning and an irresistible texture.
Do not overlap them: for perfect cooking, the potatoes should be well spaced on the baking sheet. If they touch too much, they will tend to stew instead of becoming crispy.
Raise the temperature at the end: the last 5-10 minutes of baking you can set the oven to 220°C for an even more golden and crispy crust.
A quality extra virgin olive oil at the base of the recipe
Extra virgin olive oil is the real star of this recipe because:
Promotes even, golden baking.
It gives a rich, enveloping flavor to potatoes.
It prevents them from sticking to the pan, creating a crisp, flavorful crust.
For baked potatoes, we recommend an extra-virgin oil with a balanced, slightly fruity flavor, such as Fruttato Farchioni Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is perfect for giving a touch of extra flavor.
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