Golden, fan-sliced potatoes basted with garlic butter—crispy edges with a tender center!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1kg medium potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt (+ more to finish)
- 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley), chopped
👨🍳 Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Prep Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice thinly: Place each potato between two chopsticks/metal straws (to stop cuts at the base). Make parallel cuts 3mm apart.
2️⃣ First Bake
- Arrange potatoes on a tray, spray with olive oil, bake 60 mins until tender.
3️⃣ Garlic Butter Baste
- Increase oven to 210°C (410°F).
- Melt butter with garlic in a pan (1 min), then strain out garlic (optional).
- Brush potatoes generously with garlic butter.
4️⃣ Second Bake
- Return to oven, bake 30 mins, basting with tray butter every 10 mins until crispy.
5️⃣ Serve
- Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh herbs.
🔥 Pro Tips
✔ Uniform slices: Use a mandolin guide or practice steady knife cuts.
✔ Extra crisp: Gently fan slices open before basting.
✔ Herb butter: Stir minced herbs into melted butter for deeper flavor.
🍽 Pair With
- Roast chicken
- Grilled steak
- A dollop of sour cream
⏲ Time
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 90 mins
- Passive: 10 mins (garlic infusing)
FAQ
- Why strain the garlic?
Prevents burning during high-heat baking (infuses flavor without bitterness). - Can I make these ahead?
Prep slices, refrigerate in water, then drain and bake (add 10 mins). - No fresh herbs? Use 1 tsp dried Italian herbs in butter.
