If you love potatoes with crispy edges and a tender center, these 3-Ingredient Crispy Potato Cups deserve a place in your recipe collection. They're simple to prepare, require only a handful of everyday ingredients, and make a delicious addition to breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
The secret is layering thinly sliced potatoes in a muffin tin. As they bake, the edges turn beautifully golden and crisp while the centers become soft and flavorful. Best of all, you don't need flour, complicated seasonings, or special equipment.
Serve them alongside eggs, roasted chicken, burgers, or a fresh salad, or enjoy them as a fun finger food with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why You'll Love These Crispy Potato Cups
Only three ingredients: Potatoes, butter, and salt are all you need.
Crispy on the outside: Thin potato slices develop golden edges as they bake.
Easy to customize: Add cheese, herbs, garlic, or spices if you want to change the flavor.
Perfect for entertaining: Their individual portions make them easy to serve at brunches, parties, and family gatherings.
Budget-friendly: Simple potatoes become an appealing side dish without expensive ingredients.
Ingredients You'll Need
Makes approximately 12 potato cups, depending on the size of your potatoes and muffin tin.
3 medium potatoes: Russet potatoes work well for crisp edges, while Yukon Gold potatoes provide a buttery flavor and creamy center.
3 tablespoons melted butter: Helps the potato slices brown and keeps them from sticking together. Olive oil can be used instead.
