Why choose a deep fried roast potatoes recipe for your next roast dinner? These golden, crispy delights are the perfect combination of crunch and fluffy potato. Technically, they're not roast potatoes, but you won't care when they taste this good!
Course Accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine British, Traditional
Keyword fried potatoes, potatoes, roast potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 1portion
Equipment
1 Deep Fryer
Ingredients
2-3potatoes
2tablespoonsplain flour
2tablespoonssemolina
oil for deep frying
Instructions
Peel and rinse 2-3 potatoes, cut into large pieces and add to a pot with enough water to cover. Season generously with salt, bring to the boil and simmer potatoes for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Drain water and return potatoes to pot.
Mix 2 tablespoons plain flour and 2 tablespoons semolina briefly, pour onto parboiled potatoes and shake to coat well.
Heat oil for deep frying to 180c. Carefully drop floured potato chunks into hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon. Season potatoes to taste with sea salt and serve.