Description
Crispy smashed potatoes are a crowd-pleasing side dish featuring a crunchy exterior and fluffy interior. Perfectly seasoned and golden brown, they are irresistible at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Scrub the baby potatoes until clean.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes, then sprinkle with garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different seasonings like paprika or cheese before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.