Description
Discover how to make perfectly crispy and flavorful Hasselback Potatoes with this easy recipe. Learn the technique for a delicious side dish!
Ingredients
- – 5 – 6 x 250g / 8oz potatoes, oval shaped regular or floury, scrubbed clean (Aus: Sebago (dirt brushed), desiree, US: Yukon Gold, russet, UK: Maris piper, King Edward)
- – 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil (7 ml)
- – 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- – 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- – 1 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- – 4 garlic cloves, skin on, smashed (optional)
- – 3 rosemary sprigs (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C if using a fan setting).
- To prepare, slice a thin piece off the bottom of each potato to create a stable base. Position the potato between two wooden spatulas or chopsticks to prevent cutting completely through.
- Slice the potatoes finely, aiming for 2 mm slices, allowing slightly thicker cuts at the ends for extra crispiness.
- Drizzle each potato with 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil and scatter 1/4 teaspoon of salt over them, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30 minutes before removing.
- At this point, the slices should be slightly separated. Drizzle 1/4 cup of oil over them and evenly distribute the salt across the top. Add smashed garlic and rosemary sprigs to the tray.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 40 minutes, ensuring you baste them with the tray oil every 10 minutes. Apply some pressure when brushing to help the oil and salt penetrate between the slices, encouraging them to fan out.
- Once the centers are tender when pierced with a knife, increase the oven temperature to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan). Baste the potatoes once more and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes until they achieve a deep golden color.
- Serve right away while hot, enjoying the crispy edges. The end pieces are particularly delightful!
Notes
- Try enhancing the flavor by mixing your preferred herbs or spices into the oil before drizzling it over the sliced potatoes.
- For consistent cooking, use a mandoline slicer to create evenly sliced potatoes in less time.
- Elevate the dish by adding grated cheese on top of the potatoes towards the end of baking, for a delicious cheesy touch.