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Crispy Accordion Fried Potatoes served with parmesan and parsley

Crispy Accordion Fried Potatoes

Anamaria Negoita
Crispy Accordion Fried Potatoes are golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Thinly sliced in a beautiful accordion pattern, lightly seasoned, pan-fried, and finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley, they’re the perfect snack, side dish, or appetizer that’s as impressive as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food, European
Servings 3 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt plus extra for soaking water
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • Oil for frying enough to create a shallow layer in the pan
  • 2 tbsp parmesan grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Slice the Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into thick, even planks, about 1 cm thick, so they cook uniformly and hold their shape during frying.
  • Create the Accordion Pattern: Place each potato plank between two skewers or chopsticks, slice thinly across without cutting through the base, then flip and slice at a 45° angle to form the accordion pattern.
  • Soak for Better Texture: Transfer the sliced potatoes into a bowl of cold salted water to remove excess starch, then drain thoroughly and pat completely dry with kitchen paper.
  • Season and Coat: Sprinkle the potatoes evenly with salt and paprika, allowing seasoning to fall between the slices, then add a light coating of cornstarch and gently distribute it into the cuts.
  • Fry Until Golden and Crispy: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, carefully add the potatoes, and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning gently for even cooking.
  • Finish with Parmesan and Parsley: Remove the potatoes, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with grated Parmesan so it melts slightly, and finish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1188IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Accordion Fried Potatoes, accordion potatoes, Crispy Accordion Fried Potatoes, Hasselback-style potatoes, pan-fried potatoes
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