This potato is the perfect side dish with any meal.
You may have also heard these called Accordion potatoes, Pillbug potatoes, Hedgehog potatoes, or Fanned Potatoes.
The recipe is super easy and can be air-fried, baked, microwaves are even added to a slow cooker!
Slices of cooked russet potatoes can be made in several different cooking methods; we just happened to love ours with Parmesan and Italian breadcrumbs on top.
Perfect for a side dish, or great in a hobo dinner packet, plus these can be served plain or topped with my many suggestions below.
We really loved them air fried with less fat involved, but baked, boiled, or microwaved, they are all delicious so you get to choose below those suggestive methods of cooking.
If you love potatoes, you may also like to try my Twice Baked Potatoes,
Scroll down to my printable recipe card for this delicious recipe.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Crispy, golden edges in every bite
- Tender and fluffy centers
- Simple ingredients you likely already have
- Easy to customize with herbs, cheese, and seasonings
- Perfect side dish for holidays and gatherings
- Naturally gluten-free
- Beautiful presentation with minimal effort
Tips for Making the Best Hasselback Potatoes
- Use potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Yukon Gold potatoes provide a buttery flavor, while Russets create extra crispy edges.
- Place chopsticks or wooden spoons alongside the potato while slicing to prevent cutting through.
- Brush potatoes several times during baking for maximum flavor.
- For extra crispy potatoes, increase the oven temperature to 450°F during the final 10 minutes
- Add Parmesan cheese during the last 15 minutes of baking for a crispy cheese crust.
- Allow potatoes to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional Toppings(after Cooking)
- shredded cheeses
- chopped fresh spinach with feta cheese
- chili with meat, beans, and cheddar
- broccoli, cauliflower, and shredded cheddar
- any fresh or roasted chopped vegetables or stir fry
- cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch or blue cheese
Alternative Cooking Methods
- Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes: Prepare potatoes as directed. Brush with butter mixture. Place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 30–40 minutes. Brush with additional butter halfway through cooking. Continue cooking until crispy and tender.
- Grill Method: Prepare potatoes and brush with butter mixture. Wrap loosely in foil. Grill over medium heat for 40–50 minutes. Open foil during the last 10 minutes for crispier edges.
- Slow Cooker Method: Prepare potatoes and brush with butter mixture. Place in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 3–4 hours or Low for 5–6 hours. For crispy edges, place under the broiler for 5 minutes before serving.
- Smoker Method: Prepare potatoes as directed. Smoke at 225°F for about 2 hours. Increase the temperature to 375°F for the final 20–30 minutes to crisp the edges. Brush with additional butter before serving.
- Boiling: Use herbs, seasoning, and cheese after cooking. Always salt the water
- Microwave: Brush with butter before and after they are cooked, add fresh herbs after cooking
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Hasselback or Fanned Potatoes
These potatoes are fancy, and you may have a different name for them, like hasselbacks!
They're a perfect addition for impressing your family and friends when hosting a dinner party and fun to bring to any outdoor picnic and get-together.
We love using different topping suggestions during the week to repurpose leftovers, for instance, topping with leftover chili, stir fry, or roasted vegetables to top these potatoes. They are certainly a showstopper in comparison to just a simple baked potato.
If you're looking for a quick recipe, this is it, whether you choose boiled, baked, air-fried, or microwaved, these are delicious side dishes to serve and will be a conversation piece at the table. They're so pretty!
Air Fried or Oven Roasted Fan Potatoes
Yield: 24
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min
Here are several methods to make fan potatoes. These are potatoes with a parmesan-crusted top. They can be baked, air fried, boiled, or microwaved.
Ingredients
- 6 Russet Potatoes washed
- 1 or 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive
- 1/4 cup Pecorino/Romano grated cheese or Parmesan
- evenly sprinkle each one with roasted or granulated garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped Italian herbs or dried Italian seasoning IE: parsley, oregano, basil, and rosemary use whatever you like to taste
- Optional: Italian-flavored bread crumbs, shredded mozzarella, or shredded cheddar
- cooking oil spray for air fryer
- Aluminum foil for air fryer
- Baking casserole dish for oven roasting or microwave
- Deep 3-quart saucepan for boiling
Instructions
- Slice all raw potatoes using a cutting board and sharp knife 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick leaving the bottom intact.
- Baking Method:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the cut potatoes in a baking dish and brush the top with butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle the tops evenly with Italian flavored breadcrumbs, grated cheese, granulated garlic powder, salt, and pepper baked for around 35 minutes, and the spuds with open up and spread.
- Add more butter or olive oil, sprinkle with herbs, and cheese (add bread crumbs if using) and continue to bake until they are browned, soft and crispy on top. Usually take a complete hour.
- Boiled:
- Place the sliced fan-style potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan and boil for around 30 minutes.
- Drain and sprinkle with granulated garlic powder, cheese, and herbs, drizzle butter over them, and season with granulated garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (You can broil the tops if you would like a crispy top and shredded cheeses.
- Microwaved:
- Place in a microwave-safe dish, bush the fan potatoes with butter, herbs, granulated garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Microwave for 8 to 10 minutes on high.
- Drizzle the tops when completed with more butter, and sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Air Fried:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 to 425 degrees( depending on how high your air fryer setting goes) for 5 minutes.
- Place the fanned potatoes on an oil-sprayed piece of tin foil.
- Spray the potatoes with oil spray and sprinkle with granulated garlic powder salt, and pepper.
- Air fry for 12 to 14 minutes until they open and get crispy brown on top.
- Remove carefully and top with cheeses and any other options you prefer.
- Note: for shredded cheese topping, after they are cooked on all methods you can add cheddar cheese and broil them or just let it melt on the hot potatoes.
- Optional toppings after the potatoes are cooked:
- steamed broccoli or cauliflower with cheddar cheese
- chili with meat, beans with cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh tomatoes
- chopped fresh spinach leaves with feta cheese
- any fresh or roasted chopped vegetables or stir fry
- cooked chicken buffalo wing sauce, ranch or blue cheese
Notes
Optional Toppings(after Cooking)
- shredded cheeses
- chopped fresh spinach with feta cheese
- chili with meat, beans, and cheddar
- broccoli, cauliflower, and shredded cheddar
- any fresh or roasted chopped vegetables or stir fry
- cooked chicken buffalo wing sauce, ranch or blue cheese
Tips for Cooking Methods
- for the air fryer: preheat the oven for 4 to 5 minutes first, spray foil and potatoes with cooking oil
- for boiling: use herbs, seasoning, and cheese after cooking, always salt the water
- for microwave: brush with butter before and after they are cooked add fresh herbs after cooking
- for baking: bake the potatoes in the oven first when they start to open then add the butter and other ingredients fresh herbs are always better topping after cooking, dried herbs can be put on before or after
- for a little heat add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
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Don't Forget to Try Our Other Air Fryer Favorite Recipes
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Summer Favorite Recipes
Air Fryer Donuts
Air Fryer Home Fries
Air Fried Chicken and Vegetables
Air Fried French Toast Sticks
Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2013. It was edited and re-published in 2021.
