Description
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender boiled baby potatoes smashed and baked with a flavorful olive oil and herb mixture until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the potatoes to a crispy finish.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender, indicating they are cooked through but still hold their shape.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the water from the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly so they are easier to handle for smashing.
- Smash Potatoes: Place each potato on a cutting board and gently press down with a fork to flatten slightly, increasing the surface area for crisping during baking.
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, paprika, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to create a flavorful brush-on dressing for the potatoes.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the smashed potatoes in a single layer to allow even cooking.
- Coat Potatoes: Brush the seasoned olive oil mixture generously over each smashed potato, ensuring they are evenly coated to enhance flavor and promote crispiness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes develop a golden brown, crispy exterior while remaining soft inside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the crispy smashed potatoes hot as a savory and satisfying side dish to any meal.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes for best results, as they hold their shape well when boiled and smashed.
- Adjust garlic and herbs in the seasoning mix according to your taste preference.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on serving requirements.
- Leftover potatoes can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness rather than microwaving.
