Description
Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes are a rustic yet elegant side dish that combines creamy interiors with golden, craggy edges. Perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties, they’re infused with garlic and herbs and baked to irresistible crispness.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds red potatoes (small to medium size)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, or thyme), finely chopped
Instructions
1. Place red potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes until just fork-tender.
2. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them dry for 5 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
4. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet and gently flatten each one with the bottom of a glass or potato masher to about 1/2 inch thickness.
5. Brush each smashed potato with olive oil. Sprinkle with minced garlic (or garlic powder), salt, and pepper.
6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway if desired, until the edges are golden and crispy.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
Use potatoes similar in size so they cook evenly.
Let the potatoes steam dry after boiling—moisture prevents crisping.
For extra crisp, roast directly on the baking sheet (no parchment), but oil well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg