How to cook the perfect roast potatoes and the common mistakes to avoid

The best part of a roast dinner, they should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside
How to cook the perfect roast potatoes and the common mistakes to avoid

Crispy crunchy roast potatoes are fluffy and crispy and completely delicious.

Choose the correct potato for the job

For roasties, you need an 'old' potato, like a Rooster or a Maris Piper. Waxy spuds are not fit for the job. 

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