Description
These oven-baked potato slices are irresistibly crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, making them a perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish. With simple pantry ingredients and no deep frying, they’re naturally gluten-free, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs/700g), scrubbed and unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as Italian seasoning, thyme, or rosemary)
- Optional: fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill), finely chopped, for sprinkling after baking
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for last 5 minutes of baking)
- Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat)
- Optional: sour cream, Greek yogurt, or your favorite dip (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Wash and scrub the potatoes well, leaving skins on. Slice into 1/4-inch (6mm) rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Place potato slices in a bowl of cold water and soak for 10-15 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and lay the slices on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat completely dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the dry potato slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs until evenly coated.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure none are overlapping. Bake in batches if needed.
- Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes. No need to flip. After 20 minutes, check for browning; edges should be golden and crisp, centers tender.
- If using Parmesan, sprinkle over the slices during the last 5 minutes of baking. Add fresh herbs after baking if desired.
- Let the slices cool for 2-3 minutes on the pan to crisp up further. Transfer to a platter and serve hot with your favorite dip or as is.
Notes
For extra crispiness, soak potato slices in cold water and dry thoroughly before baking. Space slices out on the baking sheet to avoid steaming. Add toppings like cheese or fresh herbs for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to restore crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 medium potato's worth (175g) per serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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