Mary Berry's simple roast potato recipe achieves 'crunchy' results every time

What's OnFood & DrinkRecipesMary Berry has shared her foolproof roast potatoes recipe04:00, 26 Jul 2026With the weather finally turning cooler across the UK, many Brits will be eagerly anticipating the return of the Sunday roast. Everyone craves the perfect potato — crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside — but achieving this can prove surprisingly difficult.‌From failing to preheat the oil to neglecting to fluff up the potato properly, there are numerous pitfalls when it comes to roasting potatoes. Fortunately, Mary Berry, who has shared countless potato recipes throughout her illustrious career, has revealed her foolproof method.‌The notes said: "A roast potato should be ultra crispy and golden on the outside with a fluffy light middle.‌"Par-boiling and roughing them up before roa