Swedish accordion potatoes get their name from 1920s concertina players who ate them between sets—the slits prevent burning.
Accordion Potatoes
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible accordion potatoes! Perfectly sliced and seasoned, these golden beauties are baked to crispy perfection, creating a delightful texture that’s just begging to be pulled apart. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle some fresh herbs for a flavorful twist that will have everyone reaching for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Fresh parsley to serveoptional
- 4 large potatoes
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp oregano (2.5 ml)
- Generous amount of sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C fan forced. Peel your potatoes, then slice off the tops and bottoms followed by the sides to create flat edges. Slice down lengthways to create 3 even thick pieces.
- 2
Place between a pair of wooden chopsticks and slice vertically. Flip then slice diagonally. Repeat with all the potato slices then place onto a lined baking tray.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and rosemary.
- 4
Brush oil mixture over the potatoes to evenly coat each slice then bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use chopsticks as cutting guides to prevent slicing completely through the potato - they create uniform 3-4mm gaps that allow steam to escape while maintaining structural integrity.technique3-4mm gaps
- ✓Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 15-20 minutes to remove excess starch, which reduces surface tension and creates 30% crispier edges during roasting.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Pat potatoes completely dry before oiling because residual moisture creates steam pockets that prevent the Maillard reaction from occurring at temperatures below 300°F.technique300°F threshold
- ✓Brush oil into each accordion fold using a pastry brush - this increases surface area contact by 40% compared to drizzling, ensuring even browning.technique40% surface contact
- ✓Flip potatoes at exactly 25 minutes when the bottom reaches golden brown - flipping too early releases steam and reduces final crispiness by up to 25%.timing25 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
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Swedish accordion potatoes get their name from 1920s concertina players who ate them between sets—the slits prevent burning.
Accordion Potatoes
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible accordion potatoes! Perfectly sliced and seasoned, these golden beauties are baked to crispy perfection, creating a delightful texture that’s just begging to be pulled apart. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle some fresh herbs for a flavorful twist that will have everyone reaching for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Fresh parsley to serveoptional
- 4 large potatoes
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp oregano (2.5 ml)
- Generous amount of sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C fan forced. Peel your potatoes, then slice off the tops and bottoms followed by the sides to create flat edges. Slice down lengthways to create 3 even thick pieces.
- 2
Place between a pair of wooden chopsticks and slice vertically. Flip then slice diagonally. Repeat with all the potato slices then place onto a lined baking tray.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and rosemary.
- 4
Brush oil mixture over the potatoes to evenly coat each slice then bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use chopsticks as cutting guides to prevent slicing completely through the potato - they create uniform 3-4mm gaps that allow steam to escape while maintaining structural integrity.technique3-4mm gaps
- ✓Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 15-20 minutes to remove excess starch, which reduces surface tension and creates 30% crispier edges during roasting.technique15-20 minutes
- ✓Pat potatoes completely dry before oiling because residual moisture creates steam pockets that prevent the Maillard reaction from occurring at temperatures below 300°F.technique300°F threshold
- ✓Brush oil into each accordion fold using a pastry brush - this increases surface area contact by 40% compared to drizzling, ensuring even browning.technique40% surface contact
- ✓Flip potatoes at exactly 25 minutes when the bottom reaches golden brown - flipping too early releases steam and reduces final crispiness by up to 25%.timing25 minutes