Description
Crispy accordion potatoes deliver a culinary masterpiece of golden-brown perfection with delicate herbed layers. Potato enthusiasts will savor this elegant side dish that combines simplicity and gourmet flair for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 baking potatoes
Seasoning and Coating:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) garlic olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) mayonnaise (vegan or regular)
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Carefully select uniform medium-sized potatoes, ensuring they are clean and free from blemishes.
- Transform potatoes into rectangular shapes by trimming both ends with a sharp knife, creating a stable base for precise cutting.
- Position wooden chopsticks alongside each potato slice to guide knife cuts, preventing blade from slicing completely through the potato.
- Create intricate diagonal scoring patterns by slicing at consistent angles across the potato surface, alternating directions to form a detailed accordion-like design.
- Immerse scored potatoes in generously salted boiling water, allowing them to soften and partially cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly, gently patting them dry with clean kitchen towels to remove excess moisture.
- Craft a fragrant herb-infused oil by combining aromatic garlic, delicate thyme, robust oregano, and quality olive oil.
- Strategically position potato slices on a lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between pieces to promote even crisping.
- Lavishly brush potatoes with prepared herb oil, ensuring each scored surface receives generous coverage.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 200ºC, allowing potatoes to transform into golden, crispy delicacies over 35 minutes.
- Carefully rotate potatoes, applying additional herb oil to enhance browning and crispiness.
- Continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until edges become beautifully caramelized and surfaces achieve a delightful crunch.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, subtle water, fruity olive oil, fiery chili flakes, aromatic oregano, and fresh dill to create a complementary dipping sauce.
- Present accordion potatoes alongside the zesty sauce, inviting guests to indulge in this visually stunning and delectable dish.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for maximum crispiness and better accordion-style slicing.
- Use wooden chopsticks as cutting guides to create precise, uniform diagonal cuts without slicing completely through the potato.
- Parboiling helps soften the potato interior and creates a perfect texture contrast between crispy exterior and fluffy inside.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after parboiling to achieve maximum crisp
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg