Crispy roast potatoes secret ingredient will guarantee perfect results every time

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Roast potatoes are a beloved staple of the classic roast, but there's nothing more disheartening than serving up a batch that's limp and soggy.

Maria Koutsogiannia, culinary expert and founder of Food by Maria, has divulged her secret to achieving perfectly crispy roasties: a surprising ingredient added during preparation.She said: "For this recipe, I made crispy roasted potatoes which are so crunchy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside.

It has taken me years to try and figure this out, and I finally found the trick to nailing that perfect potato consistency."My secret weapon for nailing that consistency?

Boiling and baking soda. More on that below but DO NOT skip these steps. I promise you that you'll thank me later." It might seem odd, but boiling spuds in water with a pinch of baking soda can significantly enhance their crunch factor.