Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes – Simple Secret for Perfect Crunch

Question 1

What is the secret ingredient for crispy potatoes?

Accepted Answer

The real secret to getting crispy potatoes is baking soda. Adding a small amount to the boiling water helps break down the surface starches on the potatoes. This creates that paste-like texture on the outside, which turns beautifully golden and crunchy in the oven. Combined with proper roasting and a garlic butter finish, you get incredibly crispy garlic butter potatoes every single time.

Question 2

How to make crispy garlic smashed potatoes?

Accepted Answer

To make crispy garlic smashed potatoes, boil baby potatoes until fork-tender, then gently smash them on a baking sheet using the bottom of a glass. Drizzle them with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast at a high temperature. For added flavor, spoon garlic butter over the top and sprinkle with herbs before serving. This technique gives you crispy edges with a soft, fluffy center.

Question 3

What is the secret to crunchy potatoes?

Accepted Answer

There are three key things: roughing up the boiled potatoes, giving them space on the pan, and roasting at a high temperature. Tossing the boiled potatoes until their edges look a little mashed increases crunch potential. Then, roasting in a hot oven—without overcrowding the tray—lets each piece brown evenly. The final touch is brushing them with garlic butter for rich, crisp results.

Question 4

How to make garlic butter for potatoes?

Accepted Answer

Melt unsalted butter slowly in a saucepan. Once fully melted, stir in freshly minced garlic, then immediately turn off the heat. Let the garlic steep in the warm butter—it softens and flavors the mix without burning. Pour the garlic butter over hot crispy garlic butter potatoes and toss gently. For an herb finish, add chopped parsley, basil, or chives just before serving.

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