Description
Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes are the perfect blend of fun and flavor, sure to impress guests at any festive gathering. These delightful mini potatoes are carved into whimsical skull shapes and seasoned with a medley of aromatic spices. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, they make a striking side dish or appetizer that is easy to customize for your taste. Whether you’re hosting a spooky bash or looking for creative Halloween-themed food, these skull-shaped potatoes will steal the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds red mini creamer potatoes
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 385°F (196°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
- Soak the potatoes in a mixture of cold water and lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Carefully carve skull faces into each potato using a paring knife.
- Mix olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Drain the carved potatoes and toss them in the seasoning oil until evenly coated.
- Place the potatoes on the baking sheet face side up and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish with parsley flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg