Roast Herb Chilli Orange Butter Hasselback Potatoes (Printable Version)
Crispy golden potatoes with zesty orange, herb and chilli butter for a vibrant side
# 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.
07 - Continue roasting for another 20 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and tender inside.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs and a sprinkle of orange zest if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between shatteringly crispy edges and impossibly creamy centers is absolutely worth the slicing effort
- That orange and chilli butter transforms humble potatoes into something that feels like a restaurant quality side dish
02 -
- The wooden spoon trick is not optional, it is what saves you from cutting completely through and ruining the beautiful fan effect
- Room temperature butter spreads much more easily between those tight slices, so do not try rushing this step with cold butter
03 -
- Gently fan the slices apart with your fingers after the initial roast, that second butter application reaches further and creates even more crispy edges
- If the butter mixture starts to soften too much while working, pop it in the fridge for 5 minutes to firm up again