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Accordion Potatoes: The Perfect Party Snack for Any Celebration!
Want to wow your guests with a fun, crispy, and flavorful side dish at your next birthday party, pool party, or holiday gathering?
These Accordion Potatoes are the answer!
With their golden, crispy layers and mouthwatering garlic butter, they’re guaranteed to be a hit at ANY party.
Easy to make and full of flavor, they’ll take your celebration to the next level!
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Supplies
- 12 skewers
Ingredients
- 4 large Yukon gold or russet potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Step-by-step Guide:
1 – Peel the potatoes. Cut each end off and discard.
2 – Stand the potato on its end and square off the potato by slicing the rounded edge off.
3 – Cut the remaining potato into 1 cm thick slices, again discarding the last edge of the potato. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
4 – Lay the potato slice down in between 2 wooden skewers. The skewers prevent your knife from cutting all the way through the potato.
5 – Cut narrow lines into the potato going perpendicular to the skewers.
6 – Flip the potato over and cut diagonal lines.
7 – Gently skewer the potato and spread the accordion potato out.
8 – Place the skewered potato into a bowl of water while you slice and skewer the rest to prevent the potato from browning.
If you have time, soak the potatoes for 30 minutes or overnight. This will remove some of the starches and make them crispier.
9 – Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
10 – Melt the butter in a small bowl.
11 – Add the oregano, thyme, salt, garlic and black pepper and stir to combine.
12 – Place the potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush the potatoes with the herb garlic butter.
13 – Bake in the oven, flipping halfway through, for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crisp.
14 – Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or chipotle aioli.
Pro Tips for Success:
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Adjust the size of your slices: If you want crispier potatoes, slice them thinner. For a heartier texture, leave them a little thicker.
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Add cheese for extra flavor: Sprinkle some grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar cheese on the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy, golden finish.
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Customize the herbs: Feel free to adjust the herbs and seasonings to match your taste—try adding rosemary for a fresh twist or a dash of smoked paprika for some smoky umami flavor.
These Accordion Potatoes are a must-try for your next gathering, whether it’s a festive holiday dinner, a backyard BBQ, or a casual picnic.
With their delicious crunch and herby goodness, they’ll become your new go-to side dish.
Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauce and watch your guests go wild!
Accordion Potatoes
Yield:
12
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 skewers
- 4 large Yukon gold or russet potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Peel the potatoes. Cut each end off and discard.
2. Stand the potato on its end and square off the potato by slicing the rounded edge off.
3. Cut the remaining potato into 1 cm thick slices, again discarding the last edge of the potato.
4. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
5. Lay the potato slice down in between 2 wooden skewers.
6. Cut narrow lines into the potato going perpendicular to the skewers.
7. Flip the potato over and cut diagonal lines.
8. Gently skewer the potato and spread the accordion potato out.
9. Place the skewered potato into a bowl of water while you slice and skewer the rest to prevent the potato from browning.
10. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
11. Melt the butter in a small bowl.
12. Add the oregano, thyme, salt, garlic and black pepper and stir to combine.
13. Place the potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush the potatoes with the herb garlic butter.
14. Bake in the oven, flipping halfway through, for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crisp.
15. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or chipotle aioli.
