If you’ve ever wanted to level up your potato game, these Accordion Potatoes are your new favorite side dish.

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and brushed with flavorful herbed garlic butter, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat.

This recipe takes simple potatoes and turns them into something spectacular. Each slice fans out into a beautiful accordion shape, giving you plenty of edges to soak up buttery, garlicky goodness. They’re perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want to impress without much effort.

All you need are a few pantry staples and a little knife work to create this viral-worthy dish. Serve them straight off the skewers with your favorite dip, like chipotle aioli or classic ketchup, and watch them disappear fast.

These Potato Accordions slices bake up golden, crispy, and full of flavor every time.

 

Ingredients and Supplies Needed

Here is what you will need to get started:

• 4 large Yukon gold or russet potatoes (There are a couple types of potato that work well with this recipe. Russet potatoes are a great choice for accordion potatoes because they are low in moisture. Yukon Gold is an all-purpose potato that works well too! Don’t use waxy potatoes such as fingerling or new potatoes.)
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• ¼ ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 12 skewers

To Make Accordion Potatoes:

Peel the potatoes. Cut each end off and discard.  Stand the potato on its end and square off the potato by slicing the rounded edge off. Now cut the remaining potato into 1 cm thick slices, again discarding the last edge of the potato. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Lay the potato slice down in between 2 wooden skewers.  The skewers prevent your knife from cutting all the way through the potato. Cut narrow lines into the potato going perpendicular to the skewers. The potato slices need to be thick enough to be skewered without breaking, but not too thick.

Flip the potato over and cut diagonal lines. Don’t cut all the way through the potato. Use wooden skewers to prevent the knife from sliding all the way through. Use a sharp knife when making slices into the potato. Your first cuts will be perpendicular to the skewers and then flip the potato and make diagonal cuts. Again, make sure not to cut all the way through the potato so that the potato remains intact.

Gently skewer the potato and spread the accordion potato out. Skewering the potatoes with wooden skewers will help them hold their shape while cooking. Insert the skewer through the bottom of the potato, perpendicular to the slices. Spread the accordion potato out by gently pulling the bottom of the potato down and then repeat this process moving up the potato slice. Place the skewered potato into a bowl of water while you slice and skewer the rest to prevent the potato from browning.

If you have time, soak the potatoes for 30 minutes or overnight.  This will remove some of the starches and make them crispier.  Soaking the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes or overnight before slicing them will remove excess starch and help them get golden brown.

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. A hot, preheated  oven is essential for golden, crispy potatoes

Make the herbed garlic butter: Melt the butter in a small bowl. Add the oregano, thyme, salt, garlic and black pepper and stir to combine.

Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the potatoes with the herb garlic butter.

Bake in the oven, flipping halfway through, for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favourite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or chipotle aioli.

 

Notes

• A hot, preheated  oven is essential for golden, crispy potatoes
• The potato slices need to be thick enough to be skewered without breaking but not too thick.
  

Tips

• Choose the Right Potatoes: There are a couple of types of potatoes that work well with this recipe. Russet potatoes are a great choice for accordion potatoes because they are low in moisture. Yukon Gold is an all-purpose potato that works well, too! Don’t use waxy potatoes such as fingerling or new potatoes.
• Soak the Potatoes: Soaking the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes or overnight before slicing them will remove excess starch and help them get golden brown.
• Don’t cut all the way through the potato. Use wooden skewers to prevent the knife from sliding all the way through.
• Slice the Potatoes: Use a sharp knife when making slices into the potato. Your first cuts will be perpendicular to the skewers, and then flip the potato and make diagonal cuts. Again, make sure not to cut all the way through the potato so that the potato remains intact.
• Skewer the Potatoes: Skewering the potatoes with wooden skewers will help them hold their shape while cooking. Insert the skewer through the bottom of the potato, perpendicular to the slices. Spread the accordion potato out by gently pulling the bottom of the potato dow,n and then repeat this process moving up the potato slice.
• Cook the Potatoes: Make sure your oven is hot and preheated to 400°F. The heat is needed to make your potatoes golden and crispy. 
• Serve the Potatoes: You can choose to serve the potatoes on the skewers or remove them. Serve with your favourite garnishes and dips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any type of potato for this recipe?

Russet potatoes are an excellent choice for accordion potatoes because these potatoes are dense and have a low moisture content. They are also large potatoes that will fill the skewer easily. Yukon Gold is also a versatile potato that can be used to make accordion potatoes.

Do I need to skewer the potatoes?

Skewering the potatoes with wooden skewers is what helps them stretch into an accordion.  When you cook them stretched out, they crisp up nicely because there is more airflow through the potato. 

What seasonings should I use on Accordion Potatoes?

You can use any seasonings you would put on potatoes, such as herbs, garlic, smoked paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese, which are all great options.

How long do I bake the potatoes for?

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the potatoes for 30-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Every oven is different, so watch the colour of your potatoes to make sure they aren’t undercooked and that they crisp up nicely.

What kind of dipping sauces can I serve with Accordion Potatoes?

Some popular dipping sauces to serve with accordion potatoes include garlic aioli, spicy ketchup, sour cream and chive, mustard dip, and cheese sauce.