Description
Crispy smashed potatoes are a must-try side dish, perfectly golden and crunchy, bursting with flavor. Simple to make, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any meal!
Ingredients
- Baby potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub baby potatoes until clean.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let cool slightly, then smash each potato on a lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.
- 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 potato (about 100g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 308mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider toppings like cheddar cheese or bacon bits. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.