Description
Crispy smashed potatoes are a delicious side dish that combines the softness of boiled potatoes with a crispy outer layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- You can add cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking for extra flavor.
- Serve hot for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Side Dish, Potatoes