Crispy Accordion Potatoes (Viral TikTok Recipe) Recipe
This recipe for Easy and Crispy Accordion Potatoes delivers a deliciously golden and ultra-crispy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, these potatoes are sliced thinly, boiled briefly, and then baked with a flavorful garlic butter and Parmesan cheese coating, resulting in a visually appealing and irresistibly tasty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2.2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
Seasoning and Coating
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Finishing
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and place them on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut each potato into slices about 0.6 to 0.8-inch thick, then cut these slices into rectangle shapes.
- Slice thinly: Place each potato rectangle between wooden skewers or chopsticks to stabilize them. Cut thin vertical slits through the potato, then turn it over and cut thin diagonal slits, creating an accordion-like pattern without cutting all the way through.
- Parboil the potatoes: Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) in natural convection or static heat mode with top and bottom heat enabled. Boil the potato rectangles in a pot of boiling water for 8 minutes to help achieve an ultra-crispy texture after baking.
- Dry and prepare seasoning: Remove the potatoes from the water and thoroughly dry them with a clean kitchen towel. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, Cayenne pepper, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat and bake: Arrange the potato rectangles in a single layer on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper, avoiding any overlapping. Brush the prepared garlic butter mixture generously over each potato. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Once baked, sprinkle flaky sea salt and fresh parsley on top before serving. Enjoy these crispy accordion potatoes as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4 people as a side dish.
- Using wooden skewers or chopsticks helps prevent cutting all the way through the potatoes for the accordion effect.
- Boiling the potatoes before baking is key to achieving the ultra-crispy texture.
- Adjust the seasoning amounts to your taste preferences, especially the salt and cayenne pepper for desired heat.
- Use parchment paper on the baking tray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
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