Crispy Scored Potato Bites with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Crispy Scored Potato Bites with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Crispy Scored Potato Bites
- 4 Russet potatoes, medium, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- as needed ice water
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Wash the unpeeled Russet potatoes thoroughly. Slice each potato crosswise into thick, uniform rounds, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place each potato round cut-side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully score a criss-cross pattern deeply into the top surface of each round, being careful not to cut all the way through the potato. Aim for a grid pattern with lines about 1/4-inch apart.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Cut the scored potato rounds into smaller, rectangular bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 1/2 to 2 inches in length. This will create the 'Lego' brick shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the cut potato pieces into a large bowl of ice water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step helps remove excess starch, leading to crispier potatoes.
- 6
While the potatoes are soaking, prepare the seasoning oil. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Transfer the dried potato pieces to a large bowl. Pour the seasoned olive oil over them and toss well to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Arrange the seasoned potato bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Give them space to crisp up.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. The scored edges should become extra crunchy.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 425
- 11
While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the creamy dipping sauce. In a small jar with a lid (like a mason jar), combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Once the potato bites are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter. Generously garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min
- 14
Serve the crispy scored potato bites immediately with the creamy dipping sauce on the side.
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Crispy Scored Potato Bites with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Crispy Scored Potato Bites
- 4 Russet potatoes, medium, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- as needed ice water
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Wash the unpeeled Russet potatoes thoroughly. Slice each potato crosswise into thick, uniform rounds, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place each potato round cut-side down on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully score a criss-cross pattern deeply into the top surface of each round, being careful not to cut all the way through the potato. Aim for a grid pattern with lines about 1/4-inch apart.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Cut the scored potato rounds into smaller, rectangular bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 1/2 to 2 inches in length. This will create the 'Lego' brick shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the cut potato pieces into a large bowl of ice water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step helps remove excess starch, leading to crispier potatoes.
- 6
While the potatoes are soaking, prepare the seasoning oil. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Transfer the dried potato pieces to a large bowl. Pour the seasoned olive oil over them and toss well to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Arrange the seasoned potato bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Give them space to crisp up.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. The scored edges should become extra crunchy.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 425 - 11
While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the creamy dipping sauce. In a small jar with a lid (like a mason jar), combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Once the potato bites are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter. Generously garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min - 14
Serve the crispy scored potato bites immediately with the creamy dipping sauce on the side.