Vegan Hasselback Potatoes

Name: Vegan Hasselback Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes (any variety will work, try selecting egg-sized potatoes); 2 tablespoons canola oil (or your favorite vegetable oil); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (chopped); 4 tablespoons vegan butter (plus more, to taste)

Why You Must Try This Vegan Potato Recipe

This Hasselback potatoes recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, offering a delicious blend of crispy edges and tender centers. With its stunning presentation and customizable flavors, it’s perfect for any meal or special occasion. Discover why this dish stands out and how it can make your next dinner extra special!

Simple Ingredients. Hasselback potatoes require just a few basic ingredients, like potatoes, oil, and salt. You likely have everything you need already in your kitchen.

Easy to Make. Despite their fancy look, Hasselback potatoes are surprisingly easy to prepare. A few simple slices, a drizzle of oil, and some time in the oven are all it takes!

Crispy Edges, Soft Delicious Center. Hasselback potatoes offer the best of both worlds: crispy, golden edges with a soft, fluffy center. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures!

Eye-Catching Presentation. These potatoes are as beautiful as they are tasty. The thin, fanned-out slices create an elegant, accordion-like appearance that’s sure to impress guests.

Versatile Flavors. You can easily customize Hasselback potatoes with your favorite seasonings, herbs, or cheeses. Whether you prefer classic butter and garlic or something more adventurous, the possibilities are endless.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

When making Hasselback potatoes, a few key ingredients ensure you get that perfect balance of crispy and tender. Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for this recipe, but you can swap them with sweet potatoes for a twist. These 5 kitchen-friendly ingredients combine in no time and will transport you (and your family!) to the most scrumptious potato paradise!

Small (egg-shaped) potatoes – the smaller size helps the potatoes to cook up more quickly and evenly. Mix it up with different tuber varieties such as the purple Peruvian, new rose red, starchy round whites or buttery Yukon gold.

Canola oil – or any vegetable oil that you have in your pantry. A light, unflavored oil will allow your spices to truly “pop,” while using an infused oil can bring in a greater depth of flavor and richness

Salt – any salt will do, though a coarse, pink Himalayan salt would really sparkle!

Spices & Herbs – we recommend trying it our way first, but this is the part where you can bring your own culinary creativity to the recipe!

Vegan butter – luckily, this is an easy item to find at your local grocery store. Choose your favorite brand and/or base (coconut, vegetable oil, etc.) Some of our favorite brands of vegan butter include: Earth Balance, Melt, Miyoko’s, Forager, and Milkadamia. You can find more in our vegan butter guide. You can even make your own homemade vegan butter!

How to Serve It Up

Serving up Hasselback potatoes is as fun as it is delicious! These crispy, golden beauties make a perfect side dish for just about any meal, whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a special occasion. Pair them with your favorite main dish, or dress them up with toppings like vegan sour cream, chives, or vegan cheese for an extra flavorful treat.

Adding a side salad of brilliant spring greens, crunchy carrots (or pickled carrots!), and smooth, creamy avocado will transform this dish into a full-sized dinner!

Create a savory breakfast meal by serving with a warm tofu scramble and fresh garden tomatoes.
Pair this warm, crispy dish with cool crudites, homemade white bean hummus, and slices of thickly sliced oven-baked focaccia.

Sprinkle the potatoes with fresh thyme or rosemary instead of parsley.

For an extra rich treat, cover with our spicy cheese dip and serve each one separately as party appetizers.

For a picnic, these taste super yummy cold chopped up a little of our sriracha vegan mayo (or vegan aioli) and served along with a simple sandwich.

This recipe is for 2 servings, but you can easily double (or triple!) the recipe to share with your family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store leftover Hasseleback potatoes?

These Hasselback potatoes keep well in the fridge for a few days. They can be reheated in the oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Even an air-fryer or toaster oven would work well!

What are Hasselback potatoes?

Hasselback potatoes were created in 1953 by chef-in-training Leif Ellison at the Hasselbacken Restaurant in Stockholm. Ellison’s technique of slicing potatoes thinly, but not all the way through, creates a unique accordion shape. This shape combines a crispy, chip-like exterior with the soft interior of a baked potato. The result is both visually appealing and deliciously textured.

Is this recipe budget-friendly?

Yes, it sure is! Potatoes are incredibly inexpensive and easy to find, which makes this recipe super accessible to everyone. Large bags of potatoes are only a few dollars and when bought in bulk, will stretch your dinners even further. If you grow your own potatoes or can purchase homegrown potatoes at your local farmer’s market, even better!

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