These Hasselback Waffle Potatoes are crispy, garlicky, ultra-delicious, and SUPER easy to make! You can make these crispy waffle potatoes in the air fryer or oven! They are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan by using vegan butter!

If you want to try more TikTok potato recipes, try these Accordion Potatoes next! The design is more intricate, but the flavor is just as delicious!

Hasselback Waffle Potatoes TikTok Trend

Hasselback Waffle Potatoes Recipe

Hasselback waffle potatoes is another Tiktok potato trend that I am totally here for! I’m not sure who loves potatoes more, me or Tiktok users I love potatoes in and shape, form, or style. So, slicing them up and making fun designs is always a good idea in my book!

There is never a shortage of viral TikTok potato recipes! When I shared the accordion potatoes, they instantly became super popular on my site and Pinterest. Since sharing the recipe, I’ve wanted to share something similar but a bit easier to do, which resulted in these waffle potatoes!

These waffle potatoes are crispy, warm, buttery, herbaceous perfectly baked, OR air-fried potatoes! And did I mention that they are incredibly easy to make!? 

Here’s What You Need To Make Crispy Waffle Potatoes:

  • Russet Potatoes: russet potatoes work best when making crispy potatoes. You can also use yukon gold potatoes.
  • Olive oil: Use high quality olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Unsalted butter: You can use regular unsalted butter. If you want make these potatoes vegan, use vegan butter, like Miyoko’s Cultured Vegan Butter Or Earth Balance Orignal Buttery Spread.
  • Garlic Cloves: Freshly minced garlic is used to make the garlic butter. Fresh garlic works best, but if you do not have it, you can use garlic powder.
  • Fresh parsley: The fresh parsley gives the garlic butter a delicious flavor. Be sure to reserve a tablespoon of fresh parsley to use for garnish.
  • Seasonings: You’ll need salt, pepper, dried oregano, and paprika.
  • Optional: Fresh grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle parmesan cheese onto the potatoes during the last 10 minutes of cooking to give the potatoes a rich cheesy flavor.
How to make crispy air fryer potatoes or in the oven

How To Make Hasselback Waffle Potatoes In The Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F
  2. Thoroughly clean and peel the potatoes. Then, cut the ends of the potatoes to shape them into a square. Cut the potato lengthwise into ½ – Âľ inch thick slices. 
  3. Place the potato horizontally and place the skewer (or chopstick) on both sides of the potato. Use the skewers as a base and cut vertical lines that are ÂĽ – â…ś inches apart. 
  4. Rotate the potato and cut lines ÂĽ -â…ś inches across to make a grid pattern. While you are slicing the potatoes, keep the potatoes that you have already cut in cold water. This helps to keep the potatoes from turning brown. This also helps to break down the excess starch which will help make delicious crispy potatoes when they are baked.
  5. Prepare the garlic butter by mixing the remaining ingredients together (add parmesan cheese if desired). 
  6. Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to wipe any excess water. 
  7. Brush the garlic-herb butter onto both sides of the potatoes. Save at least a third of the garlic butter sauce to use later. 
  8. Place the potatoes in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then, brush the potatoes with the remaining garlic butter sauce and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Once they are done the potatoes will have crispy edges and a golden brown center.
  9. Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked potatoes and garnish with parsley (and parmesan cheese, if desired). Enjoy!
how to make hasselback waffle potatoes in the oven

How To Make Hasselback Waffle Potatoes In The Air Fryer

  1. Slice and prepare the potatoes as directed above. Brush the garlic-herb butter onto both sides of the potatoes. Save at least a third of the garlic butter sauce to use later.
  2. Place the potato slices in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. (Do not layer the potatoes on top of each other).
  3. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then flip the potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes at 400°F.
  4. Flip the potatoes once more, brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture, and cook in the air fryer for an additional 7-10 minutes at 400°F. Once they are done the potatoes will have crispy edges and a golden brown center.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked potatoes and garnish with parsley (and parmesan cheese, if desired). Enjoy!

Here is the air fryer I use: Amazon | Yedi Total Package

how to make hasselback waffle potatoes in the air fryer

How To Store Leftover Roasted Potatoes?

You can store any leftover crispy potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat the potatoes and get the same crisp texture, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes, or an air fryer. 

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I Hope You Enjoy These Crispy Garlic-Butter Hasselback Waffle Potatoes!

If you try the recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below! Take pictures, tag #goodfoodbaddie, and share them with me on Instagram! I love hearing from you! 

Want More Potato Recipes To Try? Check These Out:

Accordion Potatoes | New Tiktok Craze

Crispy Baked Sweet Potatoes

Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

Dairy-Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Vegan

Hasselback Waffle Potato Fries | TikTok Potatoes

These Hasselback Waffle Potatoes are crispy, garlicky, ultra-delicious, and SUPER easy to make! You can make these crispy waffle potatoes in the air fryer or oven! They are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan by using vegan butter!
4.94 from 15 votes
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted (can sub vegan butter)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp Paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper, plus more to taste

Optional Ingredients

  • 2-3 Lemon wedges (optional)
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Potatoes

  • Thoroughly clean and peel the potatoes. Then, cut the ends of the potatoes to shape them into a square. Cut the potato lengthwise into ½ – Âľ inch thick slices.
  • Place the potato horizontally and place a skewer or chopstick on both sides of the potato. Use the skewers/chopstick as a base and cut vertical lines that are ÂĽ – â…ś inches apart.
  • Rotate the potato and cut lines ÂĽ -â…ś inches across to make a grid pattern. While you are slicing the potatoes, keep the potatoes that you have already cut in cold water. This helps to keep the potatoes from turning brown. This also helps to break down the excess starch which will help make delicious crispy potatoes when they are baked.
  • Prepare the garlic butter by mixing the remaining ingredients together (add parmesan cheese if desired).

To Make the Hasselback Waffle Potatoes in the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F
  • Slice and prepare the potatoes as directed above.
  • Place the sliced potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to wipe any excess water.
  • Brush the garlic-herb butter onto both sides of the potatoes. Save at least a third of the garlic butter sauce to use later.
  • Place the potatoes in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then, brush the potatoes with the remaining garlic butter sauce and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Once they are done the potatoes will have crispy edges and a golden brown center.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked potatoes and garnish with parsley (and parmesan cheese, if desired). Enjoy!

To Make the Hasselback Waffle Potatoes in the Air Fryer

  • Slice and prepare the potatoes as directed above.
  • Brush the garlic-herb butter onto both sides of the potatoes. Save at least a third of the garlic butter sauce to use later. 
  • Place the potato slices in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. (Do not layer the potatoes on top of each other).
  • Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then flip the potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes at 400°F.
  • Flip the potatoes once more, brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture, and cook in the air fryer for an additional 7-10 minutes at 400°F. Once they are done the potatoes will have crispy edges and a golden brown center.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked potatoes and garnish with parsley (and parmesan cheese, if desired). Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal

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21 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love potatoes, and I am always looking for different recipes so they don’t get boring. These potatoes were delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare, the chopstick trick was genius!

  2. 5 stars
    I don’t need to get on tiktok, I just live through your blog! I made these last night and can see why they’re a trend–delicious!

  3. 5 stars
    Two things: the crispiness and the flavor–absolutely delicious! Potatoes are my kryptonite and these are next-level good!

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