Finally, all the golden rules to roasting the most delicious sheet pan spuds.
They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser,pack plenty of notable health benefits, and pair perfectly withhigh-protein dinners.
But preparing sheet pan potatoes with a crispy-crunchy coating and a fluffy, tender interiorisan exact science.
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Start With a Floury, Starchy Spud
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Thepotato typeyou select for roasting matters.
Russets and Yukon Golds get well-crisped crusts when roasted, and their insides have a fluffy, creamy texture.
Idaho and red potatoes are also full of starch, which works well for roasting.
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(This temp will help the potatoes get crisper and brown more evenly.)
This extra step is pretty simple.
When you first preheat the oven, put the empty roasting pan inside.
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If they stick, use a thin metal spatula to gently move the pieces on the pan.
The crispy exterior is contrasted perfectly by the fluffy interior of the spuds.
Here, sweet potatoes are halved and roasted before being topped with salty Parmesan and rich fontina cheeses.
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Garlic-roasted potatoes on a sheet pan.Greg DuPree
Cheesy roasted sweet potatoes on a sheet pan.Marcus Nilsson
A sheet pan dinner with salmon and roasted potatoes.Victor Protasio
Salt-and-Vinegar Roasted Potatoes on a plate.Victor Protasio
