Chef's sensational crispy roast potatoes hack for Christmas: 'Sooo trying this'

Planning the perfect Christmas Day feast? Mastering the ideal roast potato—fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside—is an absolute necessity for festive spuds. Now you can make that happen in half the time, thanks to a genius hack from Chef Donal Skehan who has shared his secret ingredient for transforming your roasters into quick and crispy delights.

And who could share the secret to the perfect potato better than an Irish chef? After all, the Irish are renowned for their love of the humble spud...so it's safe to say this trick is about to be a game-changer.

In an Instagram post featuring a video demonstration, he described these potatoes as the "real star of any roast dinner," highlighting their crispy texture with a Parmesan crust on the outside and a tender, fluffy inside.

Skehan revealed that the trick lies in incorporating "some oil, some flour and some parmesan cheese." The next step involves tossing the potatoes in a pot with the lid on until you achieve those delightful "ruffled edges". Finally, transfer them to a roasting pan to complete the process.

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For those eager to replicate this culinary magic step by step, here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1kg of potatoes

• 1 tbsp of plain flour

• 1 generous handful of Parmesan cheese

• Olive oil

• Rosemary sprigs

• Sea salt and ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

2. Peel the potatoes and chop them in half, adjusting the size as desired.

3. Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return them to the pot. Add flour, cheese, sea salt, and ground black pepper.

5. Put the lid on, give them a quick shake to coat, and chuff up the sides.

6. Transfer the coated potatoes to a roasting tin and roast in the oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

The Instagram post featuring these mouth-watering potatoes sparked a flurry of reactions and shares with followers keen to try out the technique themselves.

"Omg these look delicious," exclaimed one fan, while another eagerly chimed in, "Soooo trying this."

"Oh my god yessssssssssss!!!!" wrote a third, while others made plans to incorporate the hack into the festive season, "Delish! Defo putting these on my Xmas menu."

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