Description
This Crispy Smashed Potatoes recipe features tender boiled potatoes that are smashed and baked to golden perfection with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, salt, and pepper, then finished with fresh herbs for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 ½ lbs small yellow potatoes
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or chives, for serving
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer the potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Cool Potatoes: Drain the potatoes well and let them cool for about 5 minutes to make them easier to handle for smashing.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Use two baking sheets if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Smash Potatoes: Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a measuring cup or a glass, gently smash each potato until it is about ½ inch thick.
- Season Potatoes: Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake the potatoes in the oven for 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Do not flip them. Watch carefully towards the end to prevent burning and remove when the edges are golden and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Notes
- Let the potatoes cool completely before storing to maintain texture.
- Store leftover crispy smashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, place the potatoes back in the oven or air fryer until they are hot and crispy.
- If smaller potatoes are not available, use regular yellow potatoes cut into uniform sizes for consistent cooking.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or chives to add a refreshing finish and color contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
