Description
This recipe for Easy and Crispy Accordion Potatoes is a viral TikTok sensation that transforms simple potatoes into a deliciously crispy and flavorful side dish. Using a technique that involves slicing, blanching, and baking with a savory garlic butter and Parmesan cheese mixture, these accordion potatoes are irresistibly golden and perfect for serving alongside your favorite meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2.2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
Seasoning & Coating
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and place them on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each potato into 0.6 to 0.8-inch thick slices, then cut those slices into rectangles.
- Create Accordion Cuts: Place each potato rectangle between wooden skewers or chopsticks to prevent cutting through completely. Then, slice thinly in vertical lines followed by diagonal lines on the other side to create an accordion pattern.
- Blanch the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) with natural convection or static heat mode using top and bottom heat. Boil a pot of water and blanch the potato rectangles for 8 minutes to help achieve a crispy texture.
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: Dry the blanched potatoes thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel. In a large bowl, melt the butter and combine it with freshly grated Parmesan, paprika, Cayenne pepper, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Bake the Potatoes: Arrange the potato rectangles in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, avoiding any overlap. Using a pastry brush, generously coat the potatoes with the garlic butter mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle flaky sea salt and fresh parsley over the potatoes before serving. Enjoy this crispy and flavorful side dish hot.
Notes
- This recipe yields 4 servings, making it an ideal side dish for a small family meal.
- Using wooden skewers or chopsticks prevents cutting through the potatoes fully and allows the accordion shape to hold.
- Blanching the potatoes in boiling water before baking is key to achieving an ultra-crispy texture.
- For extra flavor, consider sprinkling with fresh herbs such as parsley before serving.
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