Delight in the savory crunch of Parmesan Tornado Potatoes – a visually striking and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering. These spiraled potatoes are coated with a flavorful Parmesan and breadcrumb blend for a satisfyingly crisp bite.
Ingredients
🥔 4-5 medium/large yellow potatoes
🧀 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated from a block of Parmigiano Reggiano
🍞 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
🌶️ 2 teaspoons paprika
🌿 Black pepper, ground from a mill
🧂 Pink Himalayan salt
🫒 2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
🌿 Fresh parsley, a few sprigs, chopped
Instructions
1- Prepare the Parmesan Mix:
- In a glass mixing bowl, grate 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese using a flat grater.
- Add 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons of paprika, and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon and set aside.
2- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Take one yellow potato and carefully push a wooden skewer through the center from end to end.
3- Slice the Potato:
- Place the skewered potato on a cutting board with the skewer lying flat.
- Using a chef's knife, start cutting the potato at an angle, making thin slices while rotating the potato in the opposite direction.
- Continue slicing along the entire length of the potato to create a spiral cut.
4- Create the Spiral:
- Gently separate the potato slices along the skewer to form an even spiral.
5- Oil the Potatoes:
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a clean glass bowl.
- Using a silicone pastry brush, thoroughly brush each potato spiral with the olive oil, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
6- Coat with Parmesan Mix:
- Hold the oiled potato over the bowl containing the Parmesan mixture.
- Use a spoon to evenly coat the entire potato spiral with the mixture, shaking off any excess.
7- Arrange for Baking:
- Line a black rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the coated potato spirals onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat steps for all remaining potatoes.
8- Initial Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25 minutes.
9- Second Bake:
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Turn each potato spiral upside down for even browning.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until evenly browned and crispy.
10- Garnish and Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven.
- Finely chop a few sprigs of fresh parsley and sprinkle over the potatoes before serving.
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 60-70 minutes
Servings: 4-5
Equipment:
- Glass mixing bowls
- Flat grater
- Spoon
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden skewers
- Silicone pastry brush
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Oven
Cooking Tips
- No special slicer is required; a simple knife can achieve the spiral cut.
- The spiral effect is achieved by cutting at an angle while rotating the potato.
- Increase seasoning depth by adding garlic powder or rosemary.
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Parmesan Tornado Potatoes
