Baked Potato Wedges:
Cut potatoes into wedges, toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any desired herbs or spices (like paprika or garlic powder), then bake them in the oven until crispy.
Potato Chips:
Slice potatoes thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife, toss them in olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake in the oven until crispy. You can also fry them in oil if you prefer.
Loaded Potato Skins:
Cut baked potatoes in half, scoop out some of the flesh, brush the skins with oil, bake until crispy, then fill with toppings like cheese, bacon, green onions, and sour cream.
Mashed Potato Balls:
Roll leftover mashed potatoes into balls, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry or bake until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Potato Croquettes:
Mix mashed potatoes with chopped herbs, cheese, and seasoning, shape into small cylinders or balls, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown.
Potato Pancakes:
Grate potatoes, mix with beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper, then fry spoonfuls of the mixture in a pan until golden brown on both sides.
Potato Salad:
Make a simple potato salad by boiling potatoes until tender, then mixing them with mayo, mustard, chopped onions, celery, and any other desired ingredients like pickles or hard-boiled eggs.
Potato Bruschetta:
Slice boiled potatoes and toast slices of bread, then top the bread with the potatoes, along with toppings like diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.