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Let’s be honest: regular roasted potatoes are fine. But duck fat potatoes? They’re a revelation. The fat renders into shatteringly crisp exteriors while keeping interiors fluffy and cloud-soft. This is the potato dish that steals the show from whatever you serve it with\u2014steak, roast chicken, or just a fried egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You only need five ingredients, one pan, and about 20 minutes of active time. No fancy technique. Just potatoes, duck fat, salt, and a little herb magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4 as a side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold or baby potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
3 tablespoons duck fat (rendered, from a jar or saved from a roast duck)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 cloves garlic, smashed (optional but recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Best fresh:<\/strong> Duck fat potatoes lose their crunch within hours. Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet or air fryer\u2014never microwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make ahead:<\/strong> Boil and rough up the potatoes a day in advance. Store covered in the fridge. Roast straight from chilled, adding 5 extra minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duck fat tip:<\/strong> Strain and save used duck fat. You can reuse it 3-4 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Golden, crispy, herb-flecked potatoes fried in liquid gold (duck fat). One pan, 20 minutes, and the most luxurious side dish you’ll ever make.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1645,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[1028,1026,1030,1025,1031,1029,1027],"class_list":["post-1582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-best-potato-side-dish","tag-crispy-fried-potatoes","tag-crispy-smashed-potatoes","tag-duck-fat-potatoes","tag-duck-fat-recipe","tag-french-style-potatoes","tag-roasted-potatoes-in-duck-fat"],"yoast_head":"\n
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