BEST EASY SHEET PAN SCORED POTATOES RECIPE

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🥔 Best Easy Sheet Pan Scored Potatoes Recipe

🔥 Why You’ll Love It:

  • Crispy edges, fluffy insides

  • Super easy prep

  • Just a few ingredients

  • Looks fancy, tastes even better!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 6 medium Yukon gold or Russet potatoes

  • 3 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional but recommended)

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional garnish)

  • Grated parmesan (optional)

🔪 Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Prepare the potatoes:

    • Scrub and dry the potatoes.

    • Slice them in half lengthwise.

    • On the cut side, use a sharp knife to score a crisscross pattern into the flesh (about ¼ inch deep).

  3. Season:

    • Place potatoes cut-side up on a sheet pan.

    • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

    • Rub the oil and seasoning into the scored surface.

  4. Bake:

    • Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy on the outside, and fork-tender.

  5. Finish:

    • Optional: Sprinkle with fresh herbs or parmesan cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

  • Great as a side with steak, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies.

  • Dip in sour cream, aioli, or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.

❓Q&A: Scored Potato FAQ

🔸 Q: Why do we score the potatoes?

A: Scoring allows the oil and seasoning to soak in deeper, giving you more flavor and crispier edges!

🔸 Q: Can I use other types of potatoes?

A: Yes! Russet and Yukon Gold work best for texture, but red potatoes also work well. Just avoid waxy ones like fingerlings for this technique.

🔸 Q: Can I prep them ahead of time?

A: Yes—score and season them a few hours ahead and store them in the fridge. Bake when ready.

🔸 Q: How do I make them extra crispy?

A: Use a dark metal sheet pan (for better heat), and avoid overcrowding—space them out! You can also broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

🔸 Q: Do I need to flip them?

A: No! Keep the scored side up the whole time for maximum crisping.

🔸 Q: Can I air-fry them instead?

A: Yes, place scored side up in an air fryer at 400°F for about 20–25 minutes.

🔸 Q: Can I make it vegan?

A: Definitely! Just use olive oil and skip any cheese or use plant-based alternatives.

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