Roast Herb Chilli Orange Hasselback Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy layered potatoes with zesty orange, herb and chilli butter for a vibrant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 8 medium Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Herb Chilli and Orange Butter

04 - 3.5 ounces unsalted butter, softened
05 - Zest of 1 large orange
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Wash and dry the potatoes. Place each potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks. Slice thinly, making parallel cuts about 1/16 inch apart, stopping before cutting through, so the base remains intact.
03 - Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush all over with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
04 - In a bowl, mix the softened butter with orange zest, parsley, thyme, chilli, garlic, smoked paprika, and sea salt until well combined.
05 - Carefully push the herb chilli and orange butter between the potato slices, reserving some for basting.
06 - Roast the potatoes for 40 minutes, then baste again with the remaining butter. Continue roasting for another 20 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and tender inside.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs and a sprinkle of orange zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between impossibly crispy edges and tender, buttery inside creates the most satisfying texture
  • That orange and chilli butter works its way into every single crevice, ensuring flavor in every bite
  • These potatoes look like you spent hours at a fancy restaurant, but they are surprisingly straightforward
02 -
  • The wooden spoon trick is absolutely essential, I learned this the hard way after slicing through three potatoes my first attempt
  • Fanning the potatoes gently apart before roasting helps the butter penetrate deeper and creates more crispy surface area
03 -
  • Rubbing a little extra butter between the slices halfway through cooking ensures every layer gets perfectly crispy
  • Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes after roasting, they will be easier to handle and the flavours will settle beautifully

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