Description
Hasselback potatoes are a deliciously crispy and tender side dish, made by thinly slicing potatoes almost all the way through, then roasting them with garlic, rosemary, and sea salt flakes. These flavorful potatoes are perfect for roasting to golden perfection with a crispy exterior and soft interior, ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.5kg medium-sized floury potatoes (Maris Piper or King Edward), peeled if desired
Seasoning & Oil
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, bashed
- A few sprigs of rosemary
- Sea salt flakes, to season
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Using a metal skewer, insert it through the back of one of the flatter sides of a potato so it goes through most of the potato. This will act as a guide to prevent slicing all the way through. Place the potato on a chopping board with the skewer side down and make thin slices a few millimeters apart, stopping before cutting all the way through at both ends. Alternatively, you can place the potato between two wooden spoon handles and slice until you reach the spoon handles for safety. Remove the skewer and repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Season the potatoes: Arrange the sliced potatoes cut-side up on a shallow baking tray. Drizzle the vegetable oil evenly over the potatoes, then use your hands to rub the oil thoroughly over them, making sure some oil gets into the slices. Scatter the bashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs over and around the potatoes, then sprinkle generously with sea salt flakes.
- Roast the potatoes: Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Halfway through cooking, baste the potatoes with any oil that has collected in the tray to enhance crispiness. Roast until the potatoes are tender inside when tested with a fork and the tops are golden and crisp.
Notes
- Using a metal skewer or wooden spoon handles helps to prevent cutting all the way through to the bottom of the potato.
- You can leave the potato skins on for extra texture and nutrients if preferred.
- Adjust roasting time depending on the size of the potatoes – larger potatoes may need a little longer.
- Ensure the oil coats the potatoes well, including between the slices, for maximum crispiness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, accompanied by your favorite main courses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: hasselback potatoes, roasted potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish, garlic rosemary potatoes
