These Oven Baked Potato Slices are easy to make and versatile. You can serve them as a side dish or with a dip as a snack! They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Initially, I didn't want to post this recipe for Potato Slices on the blog because it's too easy - too simple. But whenever I post my lunch on Instagram and it contains potato slices as a side dish, I receive so many messages asking me for the recipe. So here it goes.
The Ingredients
For simple and delicious potato slices you'll need:
- russet potatoes
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper (optional)
Instead of black pepper, you can also add rosemary, everything bagel seasoning, paprika powder, chili flakes... whatever you feel like!
How to make the perfect crispy Oven Baked Potato Slices
I love how simple these baked potato rounds are. They are thinner and therefore bake through quicker than regular potato wedges. This is why I prefer making them when I need a quick potato side dish.
Serve the potato slices ...
as a snack with a dipping sauce:
- guacamole
- smoky & meaty tomato dip
- cilantro lemon sunflower seed dip
- vegan tartar sauce
- roasted pumpkin hummus
as a side dish with:
- hot dogs with homemade seitan sausages
- tofish (vegan fish made out of tofu)
- seitan schnitzel or TVP schnitzel
- mushroom burgers
Oven Baked Potato Slices FAQ
Definitely! I even have a recipe for oven-baked sweet potato slices.
Make sure you use the right kind of parchment paper, not wax paper. You can also add more oil to prevent the potato slices from sticking to the paper or tray.
I place the potato slices into the middle/center oven rack.
Yes! You can use pretty much any oil you like (canola, sunflower, soy, peanut,..)
You can do that, but it’s not necessary!
Do you have any more questions? Leave them in the comments below and I will do my best to answer them!
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Oven Baked Potato Slices
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Peel the potatoes. Wash them. Pat them dry. Slice them thinly and evenly with a knife or even better: with a mandoline slicer.
- Place the potato slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add the olive oil, salt, and cracked pepper on top. Mix the potatoes around until they are all coated. I usually fold one side of the parchment paper over and swirl them around (that way I don't have to get my hands or a spoon oily). Lay them flat on the parchment paper without overlapping each other.
- Bake the potato slices in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden. Enjoy as a side dish or as a delicious snack with a dip!
Video
Notes
- Can I use sweet potatoes instead? Definitely! I even have a recipe for oven-baked sweet potato slices.
- My potato slices stick to the paper/baking tray! Make sure you use the right kind of parchment paper, not wax paper. You can also add more oil to prevent the potato slices from sticking to the paper or tray.
- Does the tray go in the top of the oven? I place the potato slices into the middle/center oven rack.
- Can I replace olive oil with another oil? Yes! You can use pretty much any oil you like (canola, sunflower, soy, peanut,..)
- Should the potato slices be flipped halfway through? You can do that, but it's not necessary!
Annie says
Love it !!!!! So crispy & delicious !
BARBARA FIELDS says
Really love this easy way to make potato slices that honestly tastes as good as fried potatoes! Yummy, delicious and a great time saver! Thanks!
Bianca says
Awesome! :)
Katie says
So versatile :)
Robert says
Excellent but I can’t the oven temperature suggestion in your post.
Bianca says
It's 400°F/200°C (see step 1 in the instructions).
Mel says
The section "How to make..." which then lists in steps 1-5 instructions of how to make this recipe. Then just below, another section "Instructions" adds step 1 (the missing temperature), and then the rest is verbatim from just above.
Amy says
Tasted good but I lost half of them as they stuck to the baking paper. Won’t be doing this again
Chelsey says
I think you and I had the same problem. I’m pretty sure my issue was wax paper instead of parchment paper.
Michael says
@Amy, Dont stop making them use a little more olive oil and aluminum foil they slide right off with a spatula
Alex says
Does the tray go in the top of the oven?
Bianca says
I always put them at the middle rack.
Mike Hayes says
This was VERY good. Will be saving this recipe on my computer and sharing with friends and family. And I sure will give you guys all the credit for this nice recipe!!
Keep up the good work!!
Joshua Howard says
Thank you for sharing this simple recipe! It sounds very delicious but I have a question. Can I replace olive oil with safflower oil?
Bianca says
absolutely! safflower will work great!
Laura says
Hi. I’m just using up some potatoes before they spoil If I wanted to freeze them at what point would I freeze them. Is it best to part cook? Thanks
Zenia says
I usually do potato discs in a frying pan... but I think I will try this way tonight. That way I can go get distracted by something else for 20min while they cook. :D
Trish says
Delicious, I’d suggest two baking sheets to give the potatoes lots of room to crisp. Keeping this recipe!
Sally says
Easy to do and makes a nice change from mash or chips
Julie says
I found mine took longer than 20 mins. Maybe my over cooks slightly cooler.
Helena says
I do the same type of potatoes BUT I do not use any parching paper, I just place directly the potato slices on the tray. My trick is - my father actually tougjht me- is to add a little water on top of the potatoes after you have coated them with the olive oli. That assures they do not get burned or too dry and still come out cripsy and delicious. I also always cut half an onion in thin slices and sprinkle them /mix them with the potatoes, sop much flavor. Then I add good quality salt. Just sp tasty and healthier than fried potatoes. After you remove the potatoes to eat them, leave the tray with hot water and a little dish soap so helps to wash later. easy peasy..
Ruth says
Such a delicious way to eat potatoes. A suggestion is, put the potatoes slices, the onion slices, salt and pepper in a plastic bag in order to coat everything evenly. Yum!