Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Hasselback potatoes are thinly sliced to fan out perfectly during baking. Brushed with a flavorful garlic rosemary olive oil, this classic side dish is easy to prepare and adds a gourmet touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 - 6 x 250g / 8oz potatoes
Oil and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
Flavors
- 4 garlic cloves, skin on, smashed (optional)
- 3 rosemary sprigs (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes. Place each potato on a wooden spoon or between chopsticks and make thin, even slices across the potato without cutting all the way through so they fan out when baked.
- Initial Seasoning: Brush the potatoes with 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle 1/4 tsp cooking salt evenly over them.
- Add Garlic and Rosemary: Insert the smashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs between the potato slices or place them around the potatoes for infusion of flavor during baking.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 80 minutes until the edges are crispy and the inside is soft.
- Final Brushing: Halfway through cooking, brush the potatoes again with the remaining 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle the remaining 1 1/4 tsp cooking salt for extra flavor and crispiness.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven, let them cool slightly, then serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Ensure potato slices are thin to allow them to fan out and crisp properly.
- Oval-shaped potatoes work best to achieve the signature Hasselback appearance.
- Irregular or thicker slices are fine; wonky Hasselbacks still taste better than regular roasted potatoes.
- Use a wooden spoon or chopsticks as a guide to avoid cutting through the potato completely.
- The garlic and rosemary add aromatic flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Brush the potatoes with oil several times during baking for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
