Christmas potatoes is a unique potato recipe which you can make anytime, not just for a fancy Xmas dinner. Be it any family dinner or a gathering. This crispy potato side dish will never disappoint you.After all, everyone loves potatoes! Whether they are smashed potatoes or accordion potatoes. Hashbrowns or loaded potato skins. Mashed potatoes or a hashbrown. A potato dish is a must for any occasion. Whether its Diwali , Thanksgiving or Christmas recipes.
Christmas is a time for people to unwind and relax. 31st is round the corner. Most people meet and greet family they have not met in ages. Serve such fancy potatoes for Christmas Eve dinner and see them go wow! You need not cook fancy roast. A vegan dish can also serve as the talking point of evening, especially when it is a hot potato!
Key Ingredients
- Potato - Choose russet,yukon gold or Dutch cream
- Oil - Use an oil with high smoking point, refer to our guide on best oil for cooking
Spices for roast potatoes:
- oregano/any fried herb
- salt
- paprika
- nutritional yeast/cheese (optional)
See recipe card for quantities
Instructions
Wash the potatoes for the Christmas potatoes.
Peel them ,cut them from each side,as shown below..
Slice them thickly
Load the potato slices onto skewers.
Soak the skewers in cold water for 1-2 hours(optional).
Remove the excess moisture by putting the skewers on tissue paper.
Brush or spray oil on potato skewers before lining them in the air fryer basket.
Preheat the air fryer at 200C| 390F for 5 minutes.Place the skewers without overlap and air fry for 10 mins at 200C| 390F
Again brush oil and Flip and air fry again for 12-14 minutes.
Once they are cooked, take them out of the airfryer and season with salt and spices.
Christmas potatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer
- wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano or any dried herb
- teaspoon red paprika
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes for the Christmas dish by washing and peeling them.
- Cut them into thick slices and thread them onto skewers.
- Let the skewers soak in cold water for 1-2 hours.
- Place the skewers on tissue paper to remove excess moisture.
- Apply oil onto the potato skewers.
- Set the air fryer to preheat at 200C| 390F for 5 minutes. Then, place the skewers without overlapping and air fry for 10 minutes at the same temperature.
- Apply oil again, flip, and air fry for another 12-14 minutes.Remove the cooked items from the airfryer and add salt and spices for seasoning.
Substitutions and variations
Vegetarian - You can also add shredded cheese instead of nutritional yeast. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream or hot sauce.You can use thyme sprigs, garlic powder or cumin powder in case you do not have oregano at home.
Related links
- Easy vegan lentil soup | Curry lentil soup recipe
- Vegan Christmas cake recipe | Vegan fruit cake
- Vegan chocolate muffin | Air fryer cupcakes
- air fryer frozen hot pockets
- hashbrowns in air fryer
- air fried Bombay potatoes
- air fried jacket potatoes
- potato cakes in air fryer
- shoestring fries in air fryer
FAQ
Can you prepare potatoes the day before Christmas?
You can peel them and leave it in a pan of cold water to avoid the mess.
What does soaking potatoes in salt water do?
It reduces moisture and thereby results in crispy fries.
Storage suggestions
Store them in a refrigerator for 3-4 days. Always preheat before you consume your left overs. Optionally add some spices for garnish while reheating. This will give it a fresh taste.
Conclusion: Golden brown crispy potatoes with a festive tree-like shape is a delicious recipe this festive season.
Smriti says
I dont have an airfryer. Can i make all these recipes in the oven?
bhavana bhatia says
Yes, you can, however it will be helpful if you use a grill in the oven for better circulation of air.Also oven takes atleast 30% more time as compared to an airfryer.