Description
Crispy smashed potatoes blend crunchy exteriors with fluffy interiors, making them the ideal side dish. These golden bites are easy to prepare and sure to impress at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or parsley)
Instructions
- Wash baby potatoes under cold water and place in a large pot of salted water.
- Boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let sit for 5 minutes to release steam.
- Place each potato on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten to about half an inch thick with a potato masher or fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh herbs.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg