Description
These crispy accordion potatoes are a fun and delicious way to serve up perfectly golden, crunchy potatoes. With a crisscross pattern for extra crispiness and a flavorful garlic herb coating, they make the perfect side dish or appetizer. Serve with a creamy dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 baking potatoes
Garlic Herb Coating:
- 2 tbsp garlic olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
Dipping Sauce:
- 3 tbsp mayo (vegan or regular)
- 1 tsp water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
Instructions
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Prepare the potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and trim the ends to form a rectangular shape.
- Slice into 2-3cm thick pieces.
- Place chopsticks on either side of each slice, then score diagonal lines from top to bottom. Flip and repeat in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern.
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Parboil the potatoes:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the potatoes.
- Parboil for 10 minutes, then drain.
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Season & bake:
- Preheat oven to 200ºC (fan).
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic olive oil, thyme, oregano, and salt.
- Arrange the potatoes on a lined baking tray, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Brush generously with the herb oil mixture, then bake for 35 minutes.
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Crisp them up:
- Flip the potatoes, brush with any remaining oil, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Make the dipping sauce:
- Mix together the mayo, water, olive oil, chili flakes, oregano, and dill.
- Serve alongside the crispy accordion potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra crispy tip: Let the potatoes dry after parboiling before baking.
- Flavor boost: Sprinkle with parmesan or nutritional yeast before serving.
- Dipping alternatives: Try garlic aioli, spicy ketchup, or herbed yogurt dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg