Description
Crispy cornstarch potato slices deliver golden perfection with minimal effort. Crunchy exterior and delicate interior make this simple side dish an irresistible companion for your favorite main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 grams) garlic powder
Optional Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (5 grams) grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes under running water, eliminating any soil residue or imperfections, then meticulously dry with kitchen towels to prevent moisture interference.
- Using a mandoline or precision knife, create uniform translucent rounds approximately 1/8-inch thick, maintaining consistent slice width.
- Transfer potato discs into a capacious mixing vessel, delicately dispersing cornstarch across surfaces, gently tumbling to achieve a gossamer-thin, even coating.
- Cascade olive oil over cornstarch-dusted slices, introduce salt, cracked black pepper, and aromatic garlic powder, tenderly incorporating seasonings without fragmenting delicate potato rounds.
- Strategically position potato slices across parchment-lined baking terrain, guaranteeing minimal contact between pieces to maximize potential crispness.
- Calibrate oven temperature to 425°F, positioning rack centrally for optimal thermal circulation.
- Roast potato slices for 22-27 minutes, executing a mid-cycle rotation to promote uniform caramelization and crisp development.
- Extract when edges transform into golden, crackling perimeters, revealing a crunchy exterior surrounding a subtly tender interior.
- Allow potato medallions to rest momentarily on baking sheet, enabling structural stabilization and texture refinement.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and delicately grated parmesan for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Pat potatoes completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming during baking.
- Use a sharp mandoline for consistently thin slices that cook evenly and create uniform texture.
- Cornstarch is the secret weapon for achieving an ultra-crispy exterior by absorbing moisture and creating a light, crunchy coating.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, which guarantees each potato slice becomes perfectly golden and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 627 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg