Oven-baked potatoes with a crispy crust

Country kitchen

Potatoes are one of the most common and readily available vegetables on our tables. They can be used to make a variety of delicious side dishes. They can be fried, mashed, jacket potatoes, or baked. The latter is definitely the best option.

Do you know how to make incredibly delicious potatoes with a crispy, golden-brown crust in the oven? We'll share a simple and straightforward recipe with step-by-step photos.

First, you need to choose the right potatoes. Good potatoes should be firm, dense, and have a smooth skin. They shouldn't have any green spots, as this can adversely affect the flavor. Potatoes with the highest starch content are best for baking. They won't fall apart, but they'll be soft and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.

These potatoes can be served as a side dish with any type of meat or fish, or as a standalone dish with vegetables or salads.

You can use any spices you like here. Their composition will naturally affect the flavor of the potatoes.

Ingredients:

potatoes – 600 grams;
vegetable oil – 3 tablespoons;
garlic – 1-2 cloves;
salt – 1 teaspoon;
ground pepper – ½ teaspoon.

How to bake potatoes in the oven with a crispy crust

Cut the potatoes into equal, not too small, slices. It's a good idea to dry the slices to ensure a crispier crust.

Mix the pepper with salt and any spices, such as paprika, and add the garlic, which can be crushed in a garlic press.

Pour vegetable oil into the seasonings and mix well – you have a potato dressing.

Place the potatoes in a bowl with the spices and mix very well so that each potato piece is coated on all sides.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Lightly grease the baking sheet with vegetable oil and arrange the potato slices in a single layer. If you have any leftover dressing, you can brush it over the top of the potatoes again.

Place in the oven and bake until golden brown for about 20 minutes at 180-200 degrees.