Crispy Accordion Potatoes Recipe | Criss cross fried potatoes (baked, deep fried & air fried methods)

Crispy Accordion Potatoes Recipe | Criss cross fried potatoes (baked, deep fried & air fried methods) with step wise pictorial and video method.

As per the Oxford dictionary, Accordion is a musical instrument that you hold in both hands and play by pulling the two sides apart and then pushing them together, while pressing the keys and/or buttons with your fingers.

Now you must have get to know that why these potatoes are called Accordion.

The crispy accordion potatoes are often referred as Criss-Cross Potatoes as well.

This dish is a unique way to present the potatoes in an elegant manner.

Potato is a worldwide famous ingredient which is favorite of many around the world. This dish takes a runway from just a simple and boiled potato to a beautiful dish.

It serves as an authentic platter to the table. The appeal of our beloved accordion potatoes is not only in their beautiful presentation but also in the texture they deliver a crispy on the outside and soft, creamy on the inside.This style of potato is very unique & different because of it’s beautiful slicing technique. The slicing technique of it is very simple & yet elegant.

Here the potato is sliced all the way through but not totally leaving the base intact so the potato holds together as it cooks.

Some techniques involves of potato slicing in just one direction but the individual can choose as per their respective choice. In this style of a potato dish, it actually serves a very functional purpose.

By slicing the potato and increasing it’s surface area the potatoes become extra crispy. By slicing & letting the pores of potato suck in the seasoning & masala’s – it makes it a very tasty dish packed with a lot of flavour.

This recipe is a snack for the evening. Individuals can consume it with tea time. It is a very versatile recipe which can make family time spent joyfully by adding happiness to the platter and making it a quality time for oneself.

The crispy accordion potatoes are perfect and can be served at any occasion. They look complicated to make but are far more easier and have a uniqueness of their own.

In conclusion, This recipe of crispy accordion potatoes is very captivating and a decorative way to present the table snack. This recipe is a brilliant combination of beauty, texture and flavor.

This dish can elevate a simple meal or can impress many with a side stunning dish.

We have baked these potatoes in oven by inserting a skewer and that has been mentioned as optional step. But still it is very useful.

It can easily help in changing the sides of potato in the oven without any hardship.

A skewer helps in bringing out the design of the potato as it is stretched & is visible on a skewer.

It is helpful in handling the dish while eating & helps in an easy go for dipping into sauces.

This recipe can be made in an oven, an airfryer & by deep frying as well. Individuals who do not consider consuming oily snacks can use different method like airfrying or baking them in the oven.

Crispy accordion potatoes can be considered as a very healthy snack. This recipe can be a healthy snack for people who are vegan and health conscious. Here in our blog, the recipe is totally vegan & worth trying.

So just go for it.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF CRISPY ACCORDION POTATOES RECIPE | CRISS CROSS FRIED POTATOES

Take potatoes, as much as you want and wash them so well. You can make this recipe with peels on or off. Cut the rounded edges from all the sides of potato.

Then cut the potatoes into ¼ inch slices/planks from the middle. (we get two planks per potato)

Further cut the slices into rectangular shape planks.

Now take a first plank (keeping the second in water till use) and place a pair of wooden skewers or chopsticks on each side of the potato plank.

Using a knife, make vertical (up and down) slices in the potato, pretty close apart. The skewers will stop the knife from slicing the plank all the way through.

Flip over the potato plank and make slices on a 45° diagonal, again very close together. The skewers will remain as it is.

Give them a gentle stretch and see the magic you have created with your knife & skewers.

Place this accordion potato in ice cold salted water and slice the rest of potatoes. Rest them for 10 minutes.

In the meantime, add vegan butter, garlic, black pepper powder, oregano, paprika powder or red chilli powder, salt and coriander leaves into a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds or until butter melts. You can melt the butter other way also if don’t have Microwave.

Going back to potato planks, insert a skewer in each of the plank as shown in picture and video. However this step is optional. But do soak skewers in water for 8-10 minutes otherwise they may catch fire in oven.

Brush the garlic butter on each side of the plank.

Bake in preheated oven @230°C for 15-20 minutes on one side. Flip the potatoes. Again bake them on same temperature and time. They need to be baked till brown and crisp, so timing may vary.

Take out and enjoy them with a dip of your choice.

We also made them by deep frying and air frying using different coating and for that mix corn flour, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala and salt.

Mix them and coat potato planks very well.

For deep frying, add them to the moderate hot oil. Fry them from both sides by stretching them using fork or skewers so that their internal look should be visible. Don’t make too brown or crisp.

Take them out. and let the oil turn super hot.

Now again add fried potato planks and fry till brown and crisp by turning their sides.

Likewise for making them in air fryer, put potato planks in air fryer basket and spray oil over them. Air fry @200°C for 20-25 or until crisp. Do turn their sides during half time.

Enjoy crisp with a dip of your choice. 

NOTE

The leftover edges of the potatoes can be used in making any vegetable or paratha. We used them in the making of french fries.