Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Learn how to make crispy, golden smashed potatoes with creamy insides. This trendy potato side dish is perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: fresh rosemary, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain them well.
- Place the boiled potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using a fork or a potato masher, gently smash each potato until it is flattened but still holds together.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add any optional seasonings like rosemary, garlic, or Parmesan cheese.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose potatoes that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Don’t over-smash the potatoes, or they might fall apart.
- Experiment with different seasonings to find your favorite flavor combination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg