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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal224
  • fat7g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs37g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre3g
  • protein5g
  • salt0.04g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Peel the potatoes, then cut into halves, or quarters if large. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add a little salt, then tip the potatoes into the pan. Bring back to the boil and cook for 7 mins. Drain really well, then return to the pan and sprinkle over the flour. Place a lid on top of the pan, then pick up the pan using oven gloves or a tea towel and give it a few really hard shakes so the potatoes get bashed around (this will make them nice and crisp).

  • step 2

    Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Spoon the goose fat or sunflower oil onto a large, lipped baking tray and leave to heat on the top shelf of the oven for 5 mins. Carefully pull out the tray, make sure its surface is evenly coated with the fat, then tip on the potatoes. Roast for 20 mins, then turn up the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7 and roast for another 30 mins, turning the potatoes once, until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with a little salt and serve straight away.

RECIPE TIPS
GET AHEAD

If freezing ahead, simply follow the recipe to the end of step 1, then let the potatoes cool. Line 2 baking trays or sheets with greaseproof paper. Arrange the potatoes on the paper, making sure none of them are touching each other, then place in the freezer. Once frozen solid, tip the potatoes into a bag to free up some freezer space. Can be frozen for up to 1 month. Cook for 30 mins at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 before turning the oven up.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2007

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k_kirby2003

Could I freeze these then cook them in the air fryer?

lynmorrisuk

question

This sounds great but please can you clarify if you defrost the potatoes before you put them in the oven. Thank you.

Anna_Glover

Thanks for you question! You cook the potatoes from frozen, see the get ahead tip for freezer tips - cook for 30 mins (from frozen) at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 before turning the oven up. Many thanks, Anna - BBC Good Food.

Emhinkleman

question

Has anyone ever made these with gluten free flour?

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goodfoodteam

Gluten-free flour will be fine in this recipe.

Sarah.stephenson4@gmail.com

question

Hi if freezings these ahead of the big day do you defrost before cooking in the oven or cook from frozen? Many thanks

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. The freezing and reheating information is in the recipe tip at the bottom of the recipe but in case you can't see it, here it is: If freezing ahead, simply follow the recipe to the end of step 1, then let the potatoes cool. Line 2 baking trays or sheets with greaseproof…

Chez88

Thinking of doing this this year as it's my first time doing Christmas dinner and I'm cooking for for 9 so could someone tell me do you need to defrost potatoes or straight into oven?

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