Here’s a simple and delicious way to make **Sliced Baked Potatoes**—crispy on the outside, soft inside, and very easy to prepare.
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# 🥔 Sliced Baked Potatoes (Crispy Oven Style)
## 🧾 Ingredients
* 3–4 medium potatoes (washed well)
* 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color & flavor)
* 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
* Fresh or dried herbs (rosemary, oregano, or thyme)
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## 👩🍳 Instructions
### 1. Slice the potatoes
* Cut potatoes into **thin slices**, but don’t cut all the way through (hasselback style)
* Tip: Place chopsticks or spoons on both sides while cutting to avoid cutting fully through
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### 2. Season
* Mix oil/butter with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
* Brush generously over and inside the slices
* Make sure seasoning gets between the cuts
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### 3. Bake
* Preheat oven to **200°C (390°F)**
* Place potatoes on a baking tray lined with foil or parchment
* Bake for **40–50 minutes**
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### 4. Crisp them up
* Halfway through, brush again with oil
* Bake until edges are golden and crispy
* Optional: broil for 3–5 minutes at the end for extra crunch
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## 🧀 Optional toppings
* Grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
* Sour cream or yogurt dip
* Chili flakes or hot sauce
* Chopped spring onions
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## 😋 Result
You get:
* Crispy edges
* Soft, fluffy center
* Rich buttery flavor in every slice
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## 💡 Tips
* Choose evenly sized potatoes for uniform cooking
* Soak sliced potatoes in water for 15–20 min for extra crispiness
* Don’t skip brushing oil between slices—it’s the key to flavor
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If you want, I can also show:
* Air fryer version (faster & crispier)
* Cheese-loaded version
* Restaurant-style garlic butter sliced potatoes
