- Rest the knife against the skewer as a cutting stop so the spiral remains connected.
- Stretch gently; forcing the coils can snap the potato.
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Fully Loaded Tornado Potatoes
Spiral cut potatoes roasted on skewers with cheddar, scallions, smoky yogurt, and serious fair food drama.
Trend signal2026 fair food favoriteWhy it is trending · Delish’s loaded tornado potatoes ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
60 minutesWeekend difficulty13g protein
Why it fits
The dramatic shape and pull apart edges make a simple potato feel like an edible event.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 scallions
- 4 sturdy skewers
- Flaky salt
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Heat oven to 425°F and push a skewer lengthwise through each potato.
- 02
With the potato on a board, cut a continuous ¼-inch spiral down to the skewer; gently stretch the coils.
- 03
Brush with oil, paprika, garlic, and salt; roast 40 to 48 minutes, turning once, until crisp and cooked through.
- 04
Add cheddar for the final 3 minutes and finish with yogurt, scallions, and flaky salt.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use ranch seasoning or gochugaru instead of smoked paprika.
- Plant based cheese and yogurt keep the snack dairy free.
Best immediately. Refrigerate for up to 2 days and crisp again at 425°F before topping.
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Per serving, approximately
370 calories13g protein5g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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