Mini Hasselback Potatoes Recipe | Easy Baby Potatoes Side Dish

You know what goes with just about everything? Potatoes.

Think about it- most dishes can be made better by the addition of a side of potatoes in some form- whether they’re mashed, fried, or baked.

This delicious and easy {but impressive!} side dish recipe includes baking your potatoes after a little slicing and some seasoning- and that’s all!

If you’re looking for a great side dish recipe to pair with practically anything, you’ll have to give these Hasselback Mini Potatoes a try. Of course, you can also make this recipe with full size potatoes- these are just better for side dish purposes and they bake much faster, perfect for busy weeknights!

What are Hasselback potatoes? Why are they called Hasselback potatoes??

I’ve been eating potatoes like this for so long that I had never really stopped to think about the name until recently- and then I had to know!

Apparently the name comes from the restaurant in Sweden that invented the first Hasselback potatoes recipe! The recipe was actually called Hasselbacken but it got shortened for the sake of the name.

This recipe goes back to the middle of the last century, sometime in the 40’s or 50’s {the internet doesn’t seem entirely convinced about the exact timing so it’s hard to say for sure}.

Is there a tool to cut Hasselback potatoes?

Yes, but I don’t use it. I’m not a big fan of gadgets that only perform one task in the kitchen as they add up quickly to make a lot of clutter- and this is the epitome of a one-use gadget. Not only that, but the thing is not collapsible so it’s not something you can just tuck into a drawer when you aren’t using it- it needs dedicated cabinet space.

That said, if you just LOVE Hasselback potatoes or really HATE slicing them yourself, you can find the tool made by a variety of brands on {affiliate link} Amazon.

What is the easiest way to cut Hasselback Potatoes?

One of the biggest things I had to figure out was how exactly to cut these potatoes without slicing all the way through them.

I’ve included this information in the recipe below as well, so if you’re printing it out feel free to skip ahead, but here’s the best method I’ve found:

Place the potato on your cutting board, then place skewers or wooden spoons on either side of the potato, lengthwise, like this:

Slice through the potato width-wise, and when you get to the skewers or wooden spoons you’ll be forced to stop the cut. This will keep your slices all about the same size and will keep you from accidentally slicing all the way through it.

Still confused? This video was super helpful to me!

Can you make Baby Hasselback Potatoes in the Air Fryer?

Yes! I usually bake mine but you can totally throw yours in the air fryer. Here’s how:

Follow the first few steps of the recipe below, but then instead of putting them in your preheated oven on a baking sheet just place them in the airfryer in one layer, then cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Stop the air fryer, baste with more seasoned butter mixture, and then cook for 10-15 more minutes at 350, until fork tender.

Note that air fryers vary quite a bit so the first time you make this recipe I recommend checking them fairly often to make sure you don’t overcook them!

What Supplies Do You Need to Make these Easy Mini Hasselback Potatoes?

To make these Baby Hasselback Potatoes, you’ll need:

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• Baking sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Knife
• Optional but recommended: Skewers or a wooden spoon {see recipe}
• Small bowl
• Basting brush
• Need new oven mitts? I have and love these bear paw oven mitts!

Step by Step Guide

Ready to cook? Grab the printable recipe at the bottom of this post and come back here to get started!

Hungry for More?

Want more delicious potato recipes? Try these:

• Avocado, Bacon and Sausage Baked Potatoes
• Easy Potato Bites
• Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
• Potatoes, Peppers and Hot Dogs