Learn how to cook the best crispy roast potatoes every time thanks to this quick and easy recipe using duck fat.

What you need to know before you start

You’ll need everyday kitchen equipment to create this recipe at home, including a saucepan and a roasting pan. While the potatoes roast, keep a watchful eye on the oven, as they will need to be turned twice. 

Why is this the best duck fat potatoes recipe?

This duck fat potato recipe only needs two ingredients – potatoes and duck fat. It’s incredibly simple to pull together and the results are crispy, crunchy, golden potatoes that are perfect for your Sunday roast dinner. 

Can you make duck fat potatoes in the air fryer?

While this recipe uses an oven, you can make duck fat potatoes in the air fryer. Simply boil the potatoes as per step 1, warm the duck fat in the microwave until it turns into a liquid and pour to coat the potatoes. Gently mix to evenly disperse the duck fat before the potatoes are air-fried for 15 minutes at 180°C, tossing halfway through. 

What ingredients you’ll need 

Floury potatoes: We used sebago, but you could also use any potatoes that are high in starch and low moisture, as they’re great for roasting. Other varieties include coliban, Dutch creams and ‘new’ potatoes.

Duck fat: Rendered from ducks, this type of fat has a rich and savoury flavour with slightly gamey notes. When cooled, duck fat solidifies into a creamy, smooth texture. Store any leftover duck fat in the jar in your fridge. 

How do you achieve the crispiest-ever duck fat potatoes?

A crucial step that should not be missed when preparing this delicious side is the correct preparation of the potatoes before they go into the oven.

Take the time to parboil the potatoes before draining and returning them to the pan they were cooked in. Agitate the pan by shaking well to help remove excess moisture and to rough up the potato edges. This will create plenty of surface area to get crispy and golden when roasted. 

How to store leftover duck fat potatoes

It is possible to store leftover potatoes, however they may lose their crunchy exterior after reheating. Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, pan fry the potatoes over medium-high heat with a little extra duck fat or oil until crisp and heated through.

What to serve with duck fat potatoes

Duck fat potatoes are the ultimate Sunday roast dinner side. Pair it with your favourite cut of meat like roast pork, chicken, lamb or turkey, alongside greens like a homemade coleslaw or green beans, and of course, some Yorkshire puddings. 

If serving them on their own as a snack, sauces and dips like gravy complement the savouriness of the potatoes, while a cooling aioli or mustard chutney will balance the richness. 

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