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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb baby yellow potatoes or mix of yellow and red
  • Water enough to cover potatoes
  • Salt for boiling and seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling or brushing
  • ½ tsp salt for seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • Optional dried herbs rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional dipping sauce sour cream & dill or honey mustard

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender (12–15 mins), drain and cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F and oil a baking sheet.
  3. Place potatoes on tray with space between.
  4. Smash each potato gently to ½-inch thick using a glass or masher.
  5. Season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, and optional herbs.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Roast 50–60 mins until golden and crispy.
  8. Flip and roast 10 more mins to crisp the underside.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with sauce.