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    Cooking Gorgeous » Recipes » British Food

    Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    Published: Nov 21, 2021 · Modified: Sep 3, 2022 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These amazing Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes are extremely delicious with the most crispy skin and a fluffy & creamy inside.

    They are the most essential side dish of any roast meal whether it is a Christmas Dinner, Easter, or a Sunday Lunch.

    Give this Duck Fat Potatoes recipe a try for your next roast dinner and you are in for a treat!

    a bowl of potatoes roasted in duck fat
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Duck Fat
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • How to Make Duck Fat Potatoes?
    • What to Serve Duck Fat Potatoes With?
    • Top Tips From the Chef
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    Duck fat enhances the flavor and allows these potatoes to get ultra crispy. 

    I love adding garlic and rosemary to my duck fat potatoes but you can leave them out if you want a simpler flavor.

    inside of a crispy roasted duck fat potato

    This simple recipe is the key to super crunchy roasted potatoes with a soft inside and it creates the perfect roasties.

    If you want to learn the best way to make roast potatoes, follow my simple tips and tricks!

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • You can transform it into vegan-friendly by replacing the duck fat with olive oil.
    • This Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes recipe is very easy to follow with step-by-step pictures and cooking instructions.
    • They come out of the oven perfectly each time and stay crispy rather than going soggy within seconds of coming out of the oven like “regular” roast potatoes. 
    • Duck Fat Potatoes are the perfect side dish to complement roasts and many other dishes.

    Duck Fat

    Duck fat is rendered fat from a duck that has culinary uses similar to other cooking fats, such as vegetable oils, olive oil, and butter.

    It adds a crispy texture as well as a rich and luxurious flavor to the potatoes.

    Duck fat has a high smoke point (190 ℃ - 375 ℉), so is ideal for roasting potatoes as well as pan-frying and sautéing.

    It makes everything taste better, from poultry to potatoes, meat to fresh vegetables.

    You can buy duck fat from most supermarkets, buy online from Amazon or render your own.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.

    labeled picture of ingredients for duck fat roast potatoes
    • Potatoes - The best potatoes for roasting are Desire, King Edwards, Maris Pipers, and Yukon Golds.
    • Duck Fat - You can substitute it with goose fat. Use vegetable oil for the vegetarian/vegan option.
    • Rosemary - It is a great aromatic herb and pairs perfectly with roasted potatoes. You can also use thyme, oregano, or sage for extra flavoring.
    • Garlic - Use whole garlic cloves with the skin on them to prevent them from burning.
    • Seasoning - I use plenty of salt for roasting potatoes. I also love adding a bit of paprika and black pepper but you can adjust them to your taste or totally omit them.

    How to Make Duck Fat Potatoes?

    It is very easy to make super crispy roasted potatoes and to achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps: 

    Par-boil the Potatoes

    Preheat your oven to 200° C (390° F). We need a hot oven for golden and crispy potatoes.

    While the oven heats up, gather your ingredients together.

    Start with peeling the potatoes and cutting them into even-sized chunky pieces.

    potatoes are peeled and cut in chunks

    Place them in a pan with plenty of cold water.

    Bring the water to a boil on medium heat and then cook the potatoes for 8 to 10 minutes, until they are slightly softened.

    potatoes are placed in a pan with full of water

    Roast the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes in a colander and then shake the colander to fluff them up.

    Let them cool down while heating the duck fat.

    Potatoes are drained and placed on a colander

    Place the duck fat in the roasting tray and heat it until piping hot in preheated oven.

    When the fat is hot enough, add the seasoning, garlic, and rosemary to the fat.

    garlic, rosemary, seasoning and duck fat are placed on a baking sheet

    Transfer the potatoes to the tray and give it a good stir to cover the potatoes with fat and seasoning. 

    Potatoes are placed on the baking sheet

    Place the tray in the hot oven and bake the potatoes for 30 minutes.

    Give them a shake, turn the oven down to 180° C (350° F), and cook for another 15-20 minutes, until they are golden and crispy outside.

    roast the potatoes until golden and crispy

    What to Serve Duck Fat Potatoes With?

    You can serve these super crispy roast potatoes with Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Dutch Oven Roast Chicken, Chuck Roast in Oven, Beef Sirloin Tip Roast, Slow Roasted Turkey Leg, or Rice Stuffed Chicken.

    Other side dishes that go along with Duck Fat Potatoes are Cauliflower Cheese, Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans, Homemade Mini Pigs in a Blanket, Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, and Swede and Carrot Mash, creating a delicious roast dinner.

    Top Tips From the Chef

    • Try and cut the potatoes uniformly, the same size if possible so that they all cook at the same time.
    • Drain the potatoes and let them dry with their own steam before putting them into the hot oil tray.
    • Don't skimp on duck fat, it adds flavor and crispiness to the potatoes.

    Recipe FAQs

    Is it necessary to par-boil potatoes before roasting?

    If you want to achieve golden and crispy outside with fluffy and creamy inside roasted potatoes, you need to par-boil your potatoes until their surface start softening. When the surface of the potatoes is softened, it is easy to rough them up to create the desired crispy texture.

    How to store the leftovers?

    You can keep the leftover duck fat roast potatoes refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container. They are great for breakfast or to use up for making Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi).

    What does duck fat taste like?

    Duck fat tastes rich, mildly sweet, pure, and clean, with not much of a flavor. It definitely doesn't taste like duck.

    Related Recipes

    For more delicious potato dishes why not try:

    • kumpir - turkish baked potatoes
      Kumpir - Turkish Baked Potato
    • Turkish pastries made with cheesy potato filling wrapped in yufka pastry
      Potato Borek - Patatesli Börek
    • freshly baked Potato Boulangere
      Potato Boulangere
    • Austrian potato salad served with rocket leaves
      Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making these crispy and perfectly roasted Duck Fat Potatoes as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂 

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

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    duck fat roasted potatoes

    Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    Ayla Clulee
    These amazing Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes are extremely delicious with the most crispy skin and a fluffy & creamy inside.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, british, English
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 419 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Sharp knife
    • 1 large baking sheet
    • 1 measuring spoons
    • 1 peeler

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 kg potatoes (King Edwards, Maris Pipers, Yukon Golds or Desire potatoes)
    • 70 g duck fat (Use vegetable oil or olive oil for vegetarian / vegan option)
    • 5 cloves garlic
    • 3 sprigs rosemary
    • ½ tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 200° C (390° F).
    • Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunky pieces.
    • Place the potatoes in a pan with plenty of water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
    • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until they are slightly softened.
    • Drain the potatoes in a colander and then shake the colander to fluff them up.
    • Let them cool down while heating the duck fat until piping hot in the roasting tray.
    • When the fat is hot enough, add the seasoning, garlic, and rosemary to the fat.
    • Transfer the potatoes to the tray and give it a good stir to cover the potatoes with fat and seasoning. 
    • Place the tray in the hot oven and bake the potatoes for 30 minutes.
    • After 30 minutes, give them a shake, turn the oven down to 180° C (350° F) and cook for another 15 minutes until they are crispy and golden outside.

    Notes

    • Try and cut the potatoes uniformly, the same size if possible so that they all cook at the same time.
    • If you want to achieve golden and crispy outside with fluffy and creamy inside roasted potatoes, you need to par-boil your potatoes until their surface start softening.
    • Drain the potatoes and let them dry with their own steam before putting them into the hot oil tray.
    • Don't skimp on duck fat, it adds flavor and crispiness to the potatoes.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 888mgPotassium: 1071mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Lucia

      January 04, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      So light and crunchy, thank you very much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Ayla Clulee

        April 03, 2022 at 5:28 pm

        My pleasure, thanks for sharing your experience Lucia!
        Best wishes
        Ayla

        Reply
    2. Gemma

      April 03, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe! Perfect roast potatoes each time, thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    3. Lizzie

      April 07, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and turned up absolutely perfect!! My husband and my son loved it. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Kelly

      May 04, 2022 at 4:59 am

      5 stars
      These are seriously CRISPY! If you want extra crispy potatoes, this is how you do it. Very tasty.

      Reply
    5. Hannah

      May 15, 2022 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Delicious, I make these potatoes often. They’re always a hit!

      Reply
    6. Sammy

      May 21, 2022 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      They came out perfectly! So delicious and crispy.

      Reply
    7. Carl

      June 04, 2022 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      These are hands down the best roast potatoes I have ever made. This recipe is perfection and a new family favourite. Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Chris

      June 12, 2022 at 5:47 am

      5 stars
      Delicious ! Came out perfectly

      Reply
    9. Elena

      June 13, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo good! Straight to my favourites! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
    10. Doran Morgan

      March 18, 2023 at 6:10 pm

      Can you parboil these potatoes the day before? Thanks

      Reply
      • Ayla Clulee

        March 19, 2023 at 8:14 am

        Hi Doran, you can parboil the potatoes, cover them with duck fat and keep them refrigerated overnight in a container with a lid.

        Reply
        • Doran Morgan

          March 19, 2023 at 10:58 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you very much for your reply! I’m cooking these for a rehearsal dinner. These are a big hit with my family and have made them many times! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

          Reply
          • Ayla Clulee

            March 20, 2023 at 5:16 am

            I am so pleased to hear that, Doran!
            Best wishes
            Ayla x

            Reply
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