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Best Easy Sheet Pan Scored Potatoes

Best Easy Sheet Pan Scored Potatoes
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The Best Easy Sheet Pan Scored Potatoes recipe offers perfectly crispy, golden edges with soft, fluffy interiors using a simple scoring and roasting method on a single pan. With minimal ingredients and fuss-free preparation, it’s an ideal comfort food side dish or snack that’s versatile, flavorful, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 4 medium-sized Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes

Seasoning & Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil for vegan option)
  • 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika (optional)

Optional Variations

  • Grated Parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese (for cheesy twist)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder (for spicy flair)
  • Fresh oregano or basil (herb alternative)
  • Nutritional yeast (vegan cheesy flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (for smoky sweet variation with smoked paprika)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Your Pan: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Score the Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Place each on a cutting board and carefully make thin vertical slices along their length, stopping before cutting all the way through so the potatoes hold together like fans.
  3. Season the Potatoes: Place the scored potatoes on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle generously with olive oil, ensuring the oil gets between the slices for maximum crispiness. Evenly sprinkle minced garlic, fresh herbs, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika over the potatoes.
  4. Roast Until Golden and Crispy: Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the edges of the slices turn golden brown and crisp up beautifully. Rotate the sheet pan halfway through roasting for even crispness.
  5. Serve Warm and Enjoy: Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes to set the crisp texture. Serve as a delicious side dish or snack.

Notes

  • Choose firm, unblemished medium-sized potatoes for even cooking and best texture.
  • Score potatoes carefully without cutting through to keep them intact yet allow oil to seep inside.
  • Use enough olive oil to achieve crispy, golden edges; don’t skimp.
  • Turn or rotate the sheet pan halfway through roasting for evenly crisped potatoes.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper heat circulation around each potato.

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Keywords: sheet pan, scored potatoes, crispy potatoes, easy side dish, roasted potatoes, comfort food, gluten free

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