Description
Delight your guests this Halloween with Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes, an imaginative and delicious side dish that’s sure to be a conversation starter. These mini potatoes are carved into fun skull shapes and seasoned with a zesty blend of lemon juice and spices, creating a crispy and flavorful treat perfect for any festive gathering. Easy to make and customizable to suit your palate, these spooky snacks are not only visually appealing but also packed with savory goodness. Serve them as appetizers or alongside your favorite dishes at Halloween parties—everyone will love the playful presentation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds mini potatoes (red mini creamer or similar)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385°F (195°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the mini potatoes thoroughly and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cold water with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; soak the carved potatoes in this mixture.
- Carve skull faces on each potato using a paring knife.
- In another bowl, combine olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Toss the drained carved potatoes in the seasoning oil until well coated.
- Place the potatoes face up on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skull potatoes (about 85g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg