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Tornado Potatoes

Tornado Potatoes are a fun twist on traditional fries, offering a crunchy exterior and fluffy interior, perfect for snacking or serving at parties.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • Cooking oil (for frying or drizzling)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Optional toppings: Parmesan cheese, spicy BBQ rub, garlic-thyme butter, cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oil for frying or your oven to 425°F (220°C) for baking.
  2. Skewer each potato onto a stick.
  3. Using a knife or spiral cutter, cut the potato in a spiral shape, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  4. Fry the skewered potatoes until golden and crispy, or bake in the oven, turning halfway through.
  5. Season immediately with salt and your choice of toppings after cooking.

Notes

For a creative twist, try using sweet potatoes or experiment with different seasonings and dips.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tornado potato
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Tornado Potatoes, Spiral Potatoes, Snack, Party Food