Hasselback Potatoes Recipe
Hasselback potatoes dress up plain old baked potatoes and turn them into something truly special! These specially cut potatoes burst with buttery flavor in nearly every bite because the butter can seep into the cuts. This is a must make any time you want to really bring the wow factor your dinner table!
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Ingredients
- Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes , 4 washed
- Butter or olive oil 4 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Pepper 1 tsp
- Thyme springs 1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Thyme for garnish
- Water 1 cup
Instructions
- How to make Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes First, evenly slice the potatoes crosswise toward the bottom about 1 cm apart. Make sure to not cut all the way through the potato!
- Next, mix the butter or oil, salt, and herbs in a small bowl. Once the mixture is ready, use a brush to douse the potato with herb mixture.
- When the potatoes are ready, pour water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and then place a trivet on the bottom. Finally, place the potatoes on top of the tivet.
- Close the lid, seal the vent, and then pressure cook for 12 minutes followed by a natural release of pressure.
- Once done remove the potatoes and brush them with oil and herbs again.
- Next place the potatoes into your Air Fryer’s basket and cook at 180 C or 356 F for another 10 minutes.
- Once done, carefully remove the potatoes from the air fryer, place on a plate, and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and thyme.
- If you want to skip the Instant Pot, you can. When you use the air fryer, cook it for 20 minutes at the same temperature for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- How to make Baked Hasselback PotatoesIf you prefer to bake the hasselback potatoes, follow these steps.
- First, evenly slice the potatoes crosswise toward the bottom about 1 cm apart. Make sure to not cut all the way through the potato!
- Next, mix the butter or oil, salt, and herbs in a small bowl. Once the mixture is ready, use a brush to douse the potato with herb mixture.
- When the potatoes are ready, pour water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and then place a trivet on the bottom. Finally, place the potatoes on top of the trivet.
- Close the lid, seal the vent, and then pressure cook for 12 minutes followed by a natural release of pressure.
- Carefully remove the potatoes and brush them with oil and herbs again.
- Next, place the potatoes in a preheated oven set to 400 F. Allow them to bake for 10 minutes before removing them and garnishing them with freshly grated parmesan cheese and thyme.
- If you just want to bake the potatoes, you can easily. Just increase the baking time from 10 minutes to 20 minutes.
Notes
Pro tips and tricks to make the best Hasselback PotatoesWhen you make hasselback potatoes, you can follow these tips for the best results:Cut the potatoes as thin as possible because this will help them fan out in the oven.If you use larger potatoes, you may need to adjust your baking or air fryer time to make sure they cook all the way through.Don’t skip adding either butter or oil since these fats help the potatoes crisp when cooked.Thoroughly wash the potatoes but make sure you leave the skin intact.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g
