Description
Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes are a fun and festive treat that will elevate your Halloween gatherings. These mini potatoes are not only visually captivating with their carved skull designs, but they’re also bursting with flavor thanks to a delicious seasoning blend. Perfect as appetizers or unique side dishes, these eerie snacks are sure to impress guests of all ages. Whether you’re hosting a themed dinner or attending a fall party, these spooky potatoes will add a delightful touch to the table!
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 paprika (smoked or regular)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385°F (195°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the mini potatoes thoroughly.
- Soak the potatoes in a bowl of cold water mixed with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Carefully carve skull faces into each potato using a paring knife and place them back in the lemon water.
- In another bowl, mix olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Drain the soaked potatoes and toss them in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet face-side up and roast for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish with parsley flakes or your choice of toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skull potatoes (about 120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg