Description
Crispy sliced baked potatoes make perfect side dishes for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Seasoned with herbs and olive oil, these golden potato slices deliver rich flavor and satisfying texture for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) paprika (optional)
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse potatoes under running water, scrubbing away dirt with a vegetable brush, then meticulously dry using kitchen towels.
- Cutting Technique: Stabilize each potato between wooden spoons to prevent complete slicing, creating a controlled cutting surface that guides precise knife movements.
- Slicing Method: Using a sharp chef’s knife, create uniform parallel cuts approximately 1/8 inch apart across the potato, maintaining its base structure to form an accordion-like presentation.
- Seasoning Approach: Generously sprinkle salt, herbs, and spices between the delicate potato layers, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution and maximum taste infusion.
- Baking Process: Arrange potatoes upright on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning in the oven’s middle rack to guarantee consistent heat circulation and even cooking of the intricate potato layers.
- Culinary Completion: Roast until potato edges transform into crispy golden perfection while maintaining a tender interior, typically requiring 45-60 minutes at a consistent temperature to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose medium-sized potatoes with uniform shape to ensure consistent slicing and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Slice Stability Technique: Use wooden spoons or chopsticks as cutting guides to prevent accidentally cutting through the entire potato, maintaining its structural integrity.
- Seasoning Penetration Strategy: Gently separate potato slices and generously apply seasonings between layers to maximize flavor distribution and create a more aromatic result.
- Crispy Texture Secret: Position potatoes on middle oven rack and monitor closely during last 15 minutes of baking to achieve perfectly golden, crisp edges without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg