Accordion Potatoes with Garlic Butter

Crispy, perfectly seasoned and so scrumptious, these Accordion Potatoes with Garlic Butter are going to be your new go to favourite. Your family is going to be so impressed when you set these on the table for dinner.

Potatoes:
4 large potatoes, such as russet Yukon gold or sweet potatoes, cleaned and peeled
cold water, to soak the potatoes

Garlic Herb Butter:
¼ cup butter, melted
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
½ tsp. ground paprika
¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly cracked
coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C/180°C fan, Gas Mark 6). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Peel the potatoes. Then, cut the ends of the potatoes. Cut the potato lengthwise into ¼-⅜" slices. Do not cut larger than ½". Larger slices are harder to manipulate and also do not get as crispy when baked.

Place the potato horizontally. Place the skewer on both sides of the potato. Use skewers as a base and cut vertical lines.

Flip the potato over and cut diagonal lines.

Push the skewer through the potato. Gently stretch out the potato, starting with the bottom and work towards the middle.

While you are slicing the potatoes, keep the potatoes that you have already cut in cold water. This helps to keep the potatoes from turning brown. This also helps to break down the excess starch which will help make delicious crispy potatoes when they are baked.

Arrange the potato skewers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the garlic herb butter onto both sides of the potatoes, making sure to get in the creases.

Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping gently halfway through. Once they are done the potatoes will have crispy edges and a golden brown center.

Allow the potato skewers to cool for 5 minutes. Then add your favourite toppings and serve.