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Cookbook:Crispy Roast Potatoes

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Crispy Roast Potatoes
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The perfect roast potatoes. Crispy on the outside, tender but still has a bite to it in the middle.

Ingredients

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Procedure

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  1. Combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Set aside.
  2. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tougher than tender.
  3. Drain potatoes, then dredge in flour. Set out on a cooling rack and let dry for 1 hour.
  4. Add potatoes to oil mixture and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer on a greased sheet pan.
  5. Season potatoes with a small handful of salt and a lot of freshly-ground black pepper.
  6. Place in the bottom third of a 500°F oven until well browned and crispy on the outside (15–20 minutes), stirring halfway through.
  7. Serve warm.