Description
These Sweet Heat Smashed Potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional roasted potatoes, featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these smashed potatoes make a fantastic side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as sriracha or your favorite chili sauce)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the potatoes: Boil the baby potatoes in a large pot for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Smash the potatoes: Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet and gently flatten each one with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the potatoes: Brush or spoon the seasoning mixture over the smashed potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce.
- Pair with grilled meats or enjoy as a bold appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
