Tornado Potatoes Spiraled Snack – Crispy, Twisted & Street-Food Fun
Tornado Potatoes Spiraled Snack is a fun and crispy street-food-inspired treat. Spiral-cut potatoes are seasoned and baked or fried to golden perfection, perfect for snacking or parties!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed with skins left on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Ketchup, aioli, or preferred dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) or heat oil in a deep fryer to 175°C (350°F).
- Wash and scrub potatoes thoroughly, keeping skins on.
- Insert a long wooden skewer lengthwise through the center of each potato.
- Spiral-cut each potato by rotating it with a sharp knife. Stretch the spirals along the skewer.
- Mix olive oil (or butter), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush generously over potatoes.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes (turn once) or fry 3–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley if using. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Add cayenne pepper to the seasoning for a spicy kick.
- Ensure potatoes are evenly cut so they cook uniformly.
- Wooden skewers make handling easier and fun for serving.