Description
Crispy accordion potatoes reveal a delightful twist on classic potato sides from Eastern Europe. Perfectly sliced and seasoned potatoes offer a crunchy exterior with a tender interior that you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter, melted
Seasonings:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by preheating the oven to 400°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Clean and remove potato skins thoroughly.
- Trim potato edges and carefully slice into uniform rectangular shapes approximately 1/2 inch thick. Submerge cut potatoes in cold water to prevent browning.
- Position each potato slice between wooden skewers as a cutting guide. Create precise vertical cuts almost through the potato, then rotate and make diagonal slices on the alternate side. Gently spread potato to reveal an accordion-like texture.
- Rinse potato slices under cool water to remove excess starch, then carefully pat dry with paper towels.
- Create a seasoning mixture combining melted butter, minced garlic, and selected herbs. Generously brush the flavored mixture across both surfaces of the accordion-styled potatoes, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer seasoned potatoes to prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking time to ensure even browning and crispy exterior.
- Remove from oven when potatoes display a golden-brown color and crisp edges. Allow brief cooling period before serving to enhance texture and prevent burning.
Notes
- Prevent Starch Buildup Soaking sliced potatoes in cold water helps remove excess starch, ensuring crispier and more evenly cooked accordion potatoes.
- Precise Cutting Technique Use sharp knife and wooden skewers as cutting guides to create uniform, consistent accordion-style cuts without slicing completely through.
- Flexible Seasoning Options Experiment with different herb and spice combinations like rosemary and thyme, or try spicy paprika and cayenne for a kick of flavor.
- Gluten-Free and Vegan Adaptation Replace butter with olive oil or dairy-free margarine, making the recipe suitable for various dietary preferences without compromising texture or taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg