18/07/2026
This is my easy and reliable method for making super tasty crispy roast potatoes every time.
Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, and seasoned with Black Dog BBQ Lamb & Veg Rub.
Ingredients:
2 kg Agria potatoes, or a similar roasting potato
2 tsp salt
2–4 Tbsp Black Dog BBQ Lamb & Veg Rub
4–6 Tbsp beef tallow, duck fat or olive oil
Extra salt, to taste
Method:
Peal and cut the potatoes into roughly 50 mm chunks. Place them into a pot of cold salted water with half of the Lamb & Veg Rub and stir.
Bring to the boil and cook until the outside of the potatoes just starts to soften. Test by lifting out a potato and gently poking it with a small knife or a temp probe.
Drain into a colander and allow the potatoes to steam dry and cool for 10–20 minutes.
After about 10 minutes, give the potatoes a firm shake in the colander to rough up the edges.
While the potatoes cool, place your roasting tray with the oil or fat into a 220°C oven to preheat.
Carefully add the potatoes to the hot fat and toss well to coat. sprinkle a generous amount of Lamb& Veg Rub and stir.
Roast for 45–60 minutes, turning every 20–25 minutes, until deep golden and crispy.
Season to taste and serve immediately.
Tips for Extra-Crispy Roast Potatoes
A few tips:
Cutting the potatoes into roughly 50 mm pieces gives you a good balance of crispy exterior and fluffy centre.
Allowing them to steam dry after parboiling helps create maximum crunch.
Always preheat the oil or fat before adding the potatoes.
Serve them straight away, as roast potatoes will gradually lose their crunch as they sit.
​ ​ ​ ​
