Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are creamy and fluffy inside with super crispy, crunchy edges & endlessly customizable seasonings – a crowd-pleasing side dish for any meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 ounces of baby yellow potatoes washed
- Water
- 1 ½ teaspoons of salt divided
- ¼ cup of olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (optional)
- ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and fill with water until they are fully submerged. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cook for 5 minutes, then check a potato for tenderness by piercing it with a fork. If fork-tender, drain and set aside to cool slightly while the oven preheats.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Pour ¼ cup of olive oil onto the baking sheet and spread evenly. Add the cooked potatoes to the sheet.
- Lightly oil the bottom of a mug or glass, then press down on each potato until it’s about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Be sure to leave space between each one.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional Italian seasoning and smoked paprika. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the tops of the potatoes.
- Roast for 30 minutes, checking after 15 minutes. Continue cooking until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t under-boil them: They need to be soft enough to smash – the cooking time will vary based on the size of the potatoes.
- Smash thinly: Aim for ½/-¼ inch. The thinner the potato, the crispier it’ll be.
- For the crispiest smashed potatoes: Ensure they steam dry after cooking, smash until as thin as possible, don’t omit the oil, and embrace messy smashing with lots of ridges for lots of crispy edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
