Description
Crispy Smashed Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that combines the fluffy texture of boiled potatoes with a crispy exterior, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (about 12-15)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot. Cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
- On a large baking sheet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the potatoes on the sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Using a fork or a potato masher, gently smash each potato until it’s about ½ inch thick.
- Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Try using sweet potatoes for a different twist on this recipe; adjust the cooking time as needed since they may cook faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg