Accordion potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish perfect for any occasion. They are made by slicing a potato lengthwise into thin strips, then cutting vertical lines and diagonal lines into the strips to create an accordion shape. 

The potatoes are then brushed with olive oil or butter and topped with your favorite spices like salt, black pepper, garlic powder, or even parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown and crispy.

Accordion potatoes are a great way to add flavor and excitement to your next meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. So, try this recipe next time you have a few extra potatoes on hand!

This recipe feels like an easier version of hasselback potatoes. I love all kinds of potatoes! I would be happy to have a potato side dish every day of the week – baked potatoes, french fries, or scalloped potatoes.

This is a very basic but delicious recipe. I am also giving you some tips on other spices and fresh herbs to use to add more flavor.

 

 

Tips for Making the Best Accordion Potatoes

• Thin slices = crispy edges
• Reheat any leftover potatoes in the oven for best results.
• Add your favourite dip – like ketchup or ranch dressing!
• To keep the already-cut potatoes from turning brown while you cut more potatoes, place the rest of the potatoes in a bowl of water. The cold water will help break down the excess starch, giving your potatoes a crispy outer layer when you bake them.
• Some recipes use large potatoes but I like this recipe since it uses small to medium potatoes it’s easier to still get the potato accordion shape without having to cook it on a wooden skewer.

Substitutions

• You can substitute melted butter instead of olive oil. You can even use vegan butter. 
• You can substitute any of the spices for your favorite toppings. Example – 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, a pinch of pepper, and top with flaky sea salt to taste. Add them to a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture onto your potatoes after adding the olive oil or better.

Tools needed:

• You will need a wooden skewer sticks or chopsticks to help you not cut the potatoes all the way through so it keeps the eye-catching shape accordion shape. 
• Air Fryer
• Chopping Board
• Sharp knife

 

          

Delicious Crispy Accordion Potatoes Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30-35 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds golden potatoes or Yukon gold
• 1-1/2 Tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• Spices to taste – Salt, garlic, rosemary, parmesan, pepper

 

Instructions for Crispy Accordion Potatoes:

 

Peel the potatoes and place them in a large bowl of cold water. Then dab them dry using a paper towel.

 

Using a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into about a quarter to a half inch slices.

 

Place a potato slice on your cutting board and thinly slice verticle lines on one side. Make sure to place chopsticks on each side so you don’t entirely cut the potatoes through the sides of the potato.

 

 

Flip to the other side of the potato and cut the other side with diagonal cuts. Continue with the remaining potatoes.

Brush potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and any additional spices you want to add.

 

Place potato in the baking tray of the air fryer for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees, or until golden brown. Make sure to flip them over halfway.

 

Serve crispy potatoes while hot with your favorite dipping sauce!

 

 

How to Store Leftover Potato Skewers

If you have any leftover potato skewers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat them is in the air fryer or oven so they stay crispy.

Place them in the air fryer at 350* and bake for 5 minutes, or until heated. Or preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, place the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes.

This would be really fun to make with Sweet Potatoes too! You could top them with some olive oil, salt, and rosemary! Or here is a recipe to make Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer with a Marshmallow Dipping Sauce!

 

Yield: 4

Crispy Accordion Potatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds golden potatoes or Yukon gold
• 1-1/2 Tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• Spices to taste - Salt, garlic, rosemary, parmesan, pepper (See notes for measurements.

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and place them in a large bowl of cold water. Then dab them dry using a paper towel.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into about a quarter to a half inch slices.
3. Place a potato slice on your cutting board and thinly slice verticle lines on one side. Make sure to place chopsticks on each side so you don’t entirely cut the potatoes through the sides of the potato.
4. Flip to the other side of the potato and cut the other side with diagonal cuts. Continue with the remaining potatoes.
5. Brush potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and any additional spices you want to add.
6. Place potato in the baking tray of the air fryer for 30-35 minutes on 350 degrees, or until golden brown. Make sure to flip them over halfway.
7. Serve crispy potatoes while hot with your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes

Example - 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, a pinch of pepper, and top with flaky sea salt to taste. Add them to a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture onto your potatoes after adding the olive oil or better.

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