How to Make Crusty Fondant Potatoes (Roasted with Butter and Stock) | Food Wishes

Summary by Krater

Chef John demonstrates how to make classic fondant potatoes by peeling russet potatoes into cylinders, searing them in oil in a cast-iron skillet, basting with butter and thyme, finishing with chicken stock, and roasting in the oven until tender and creamy.

From the video

Answers: How do you make fondant potatoes?

• fondant potatoes recipe
• potato preparation technique
• searing potatoes in cast iron
• basting with butter and thyme
• roasting potatoes in chicken stock

Ingredients

• russet potatoes
• grapeseed oil
• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

What it concludes

• Russet potatoes work best for fondant potatoes because of their texture.
• Basting the potatoes with butter, thyme, and stock creates a creamy center and a crusty, well-browned exterior.