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Duck Fat Potatoes

These Easy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes are a seasoned, crispy, and crunchy side dish that's deliciously fluffy and tender on the inside! Prep this easy-to-make recipe in just 15 minutes before popping them in the oven to finish up!

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • Yield6 people
  • Calories330

Ingredients Steps Notes

These Easy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes are a seasoned, crispy, and crunchy side dish that’s deliciously fluffy and tender on the inside! Prep this easy-to-make recipe in just 15 minutes before popping them in the oven to finish up!

Wondering what to serve with Duck Fat Potatoes? Easy! Just pair these crispy roast potatoes with deliciously tender meat such as Air Fryer Steak or Spatchcock Grilled Chicken!

These Easy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes are worth the stop in your scroll! And worth making room for on the dinner table since they’ll easily please everyone lucky enough to sit at your dinner table!

Take their deliciousness a step further by garnishing them with fresh oregano, parsley, sage, rosemary, or even parmesan cheese! Either way – this will be a side dish you make over and over again!

Ingredients For Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes

  • Russet Potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Duck Fat
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Groound Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Salt
  • Fresh Oregano
  • Fresh Parsely
  • Fresh Sage
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • Parmesan Cheese

All About Duck Fat

Duck fat is exactly that! It’s the fat collected after a duck and its skin are cooked. It’s perfect for high-heat cooking since it’s a high-smoking point oil that has a buttery texture with great flavor.

If you’ve never cooked with duck fat, then you’re in for a real treat! Duck fat adds rich, savory flavors as well as a satisfyingly crunchy texture! I will eat pretty much anything fried in Duck Fat, and my obsession with it came from a local restaurant and their Duck Fat Fries and Donuts!

Plus, it’s even healthy! Duck fat is a good source of healthy fats, provides antioxidants, and can even improve cardiovascular health.

If you don’t have experience with duck fat recipes, then maybe you’re also wondering where you can pick some up! I get mine from Walmart locally, but you can also check your local grocery store too. If you get in a pinch and can’t find any, Amazon also carries it (affiliate link)!

How To Make Easy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes

  1. Preheat the oven and then peel and cut the potatoes into cubes.
  2. Cook the potatoes in a large pot with salt, baking soda, and water until fork tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and then transfer them back into the empty pot to allow them to steam off the excess moisture. Next, cover the pot with the lid and shake up the potatoes vigorously.
  4. Add the duck fat to a large, deep cast-iron pan and transfer it to the preheated oven. Once the fat has melted, add the potatoes to the skillet.
  5. Transfer the skillet of potatoes back into the oven and cook, turning them over twice throughout the cooking time.
  6. Remove the duck fat potatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt. Serve them hot and fresh out of the oven!

How To Store Leftover Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

These Duck Fat Potatoes need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Eat up the leftovers within 5 days!

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Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.

  2. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1½-inch cubes.

  3. Add the potatoes to a large pot with the salt and baking soda and add cold water to cover the potatoes.

  4. Place the pot of potatoes on the stove, cover and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Remove the lid once the water is boiling and if necessary, reduce the heat to avoid the water boiling over.

  5. Drain the potatoes and return the potatoes to the hot pot without the lid, but do not put them back on a hot burner. Allow the potatoes to steam off the excess moisture for a few minutes. Then put the lid on and shake up the potatoes hard. (Roughing up the parboiled potatoes will give them more crunch once they are roasted.)

  6. Add the duck fat to a large deep cast iron pan and place it into the oven for about 5 minutes, or until it is just starting to smoke. Once the duck fat is melted, add the potatoes to the skillet. (It is best for them to cook in a single layer, using 2 skillets if necessary.)

  7. Transfer the skillet back into the oven and allow the potatoes to cook undisturbed for 30 minutes. Then turn the potatoes over and allow them to cook for an additional 15 minutes. Turn them again, and allow them to cook for another 15 minutes or until golden and crunchy.

  8. When you remove the potatoes from the oven, sprinkle them with seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion salt. Serve them hot and fresh out of the oven.

Notes

  • How Do I Store Leftover Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes? These Duck Fat Potatoes need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Eat up the leftovers within 5 days!
  • What Should I Do If The Duck Fat Is Already Melted Before Putting It In The Oven? That’s no problem and often happens if you live in a warmer climate if the grease is left out at room temperature. Just pour the fat into the cast iron pan and place it in the oven. Keep a close eye on it as it may start to smoke in less than 5 minutes since it’s already melted.
  • Can I Still Roast Potatoes With Duck Fat Even If I Don’t Have A Cast Iron Skillet? Yes, you can still roast potatoes using duck fat even if you don’t have a cast iron skillet. Instead, you can simply just use a large, deep, metal baking pan.
  • What Happens If I Don’t Parboil The Potatoes Before Using Them In This Duck Fat Potatoes Recipe? Parboiling speeds up the cooking process. Therefore, the potatoes will need to be roasted for much longer if you skip that step!
  • Is There Another Kind Of Potato That Works Well In This Recipe? Yes, you could also use Yukon gold potatoes!

Nutrition

  • Calories330
  • Carbs41g
  • Protein5g
  • Fat17g
  • Saturated fat6g
  • Fiber3g
  • Sugar1g
  • Sodium1556mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.

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