Description
Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes are the ultimate festive treat that combines creativity with flavor. These cleverly carved mini potatoes not only bring a whimsical touch to your Halloween festivities but also deliver a deliciously crispy exterior and tender inside. Perfect for parties or as a unique side dish, they are simple to prepare and can be customized to suit various tastes. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these playful snacks that will impress guests of all ages. Dive into the spirit of Halloween with this fun and nutritious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds mini potatoes (red creamer)
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Parsley flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 385°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the mini potatoes thoroughly in cold water and set aside.
- In a bowl with cold water, mix in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Carefully carve skull faces into each potato using a paring knife, then place them in the lemon water to prevent browning.
- In another bowl, combine olive oil, the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Drain the carved potatoes and toss them in the seasoning mixture until well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet face side up and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish with parsley flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skulls (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg