Tornado Fries Recipe
There are seemingly never-ending ways to enjoy the humble, delicious potato. It’s amazing how small changes in cutting or cooking techniques can transform spuds into new and exciting dishes. If you have never tried tornado potatoes (aka spiral potatoes), you’re in for a real treat. With just a skewer and a sharp knife, you can create a side dish that’s fun to make and eat, with tons of nooks and crannies to season with all your favorite spices.
How Do You Spiralize Potatoes by Hand?
While spiralizer tools have been all the rage for several years now, it is possible to spiralize a potato by hand for this recipe.
Start by running a long wooden skewer through the center of a medium-sized Yukon gold potato. If you are having trouble pushing the skewer through, you can microwave the potato in 15-second increments to soften it slightly.
Next, hold your knife at an angle and turn the potato around the knife, rather than trying to move or guide the knife itself. Start at the top and slowly work your way down the length of the potato until you hit the other end.
Carefully pull apart the potato along the length of the skewer to reveal the spirals.
