These Crispy Potatoes Are Golden Perfection—Then Comes the Hot Honey Drizzle

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If there's one thing every home cook is chasing, it's the crispiest potatoes. From French fries to tater tots and other crispy, smashed potato variations, potatoes are always taking over the internet. We tried the latest TikTok trend of crispy hot honey potatoes, and one thing is for sure—we'll be making these over and over again.

The secret ingredient to these potatoes? Duck fat. It has a smoke point of 375 degrees, which is higher than olive oil and vegetable oil. This tolerance to high heat allows the potatoes to get extra crisp without burning. Plus, they get that beautiful golden shine and a crunchy outer edge that surpasses other crispy potato recipes.

Test Kitchen Tip: Do not use butter for this recipe, as it will likely burn. If you don't have duck fat, you can use canola oil or olive oil instead.

How To Make Crispy Potatoes with Hot Honey

The trick to these crispy potatoes (besides the duck fat) is laying them in a single layer on your preheated baking pan. The preheat prevents the potatoes from sticking, and the single layer allows the air to circulate around each potato, which helps them get crisp. This also allows the duck fat ample room to cook each side of your potatoes perfectly. Use a metal spatula to carefully turn over each potato until they are nice and golden on all sides.

Test Kitchen Tip: Potatoes quarter chunks should be 1 1/2 inches in size for best results. This allows for bite-sized pieces that get crispy all the way around.