Name: Hasselback Potatoes (aka Potato Fans)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Yukon gold potatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tsp kosher salt

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Hasselback Potatoes (aka Potato Fans)

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Ingredients

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Hasselback Potatoes (aka Potato Fans)

4 Yukon gold potatoesrusset potatoes will also work great

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons buttermelted

1 tsp kosher saltor to taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F.

Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each potato so they lay flat.

Using a sharp knife, make 20–30 thin slices lengthwise across the top of each potato, about ¼ inch apart, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom intact. Don't cut all the way through!

Mix the melted butter and oil in a bowl.

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, brush with half of the olive oil/ butter mixture, sprinkle with salt and bake for 30 minutes.

Brush the potatoes with the remaining oil/butter mixture and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes or until skin is golden and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Master the Slicing Technique 🔪
Place wooden spoons or chopsticks on either side of the potato as guides to prevent cutting all the way through—this keeps the potato intact while creating perfect fan slices.
Soak for Extra Crispiness 💧
Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch, resulting in crispier exteriors and fluffier interiors.
Butter and Oil Combination 🧈
Use a 50/50 mix of butter and olive oil brushed between the slices—the oil prevents butter from burning while the butter adds rich, luxurious flavor and golden color.
Seasoning Between the Layers 🧂
Don't just season the outside; sprinkle kosher salt and fresh herbs between each slice so every layer absorbs flavor from the inside out.
Tent and Temperature Control 🌡️
Loosely tent with foil for the first 25 minutes at 400°F to steam the potatoes through, then uncover for the final 15-20 minutes to achieve crispy, caramelized edges.