Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Crispy smashed potatoes are bite-sized red potatoes, boiled, smashed, seasoned, and roasted to golden brown, crisp perfection. Tender, buttery, herby, and crisp, enjoy these smashed red potatoes right out of the oven as a deliciously savory appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 505kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12-14 Small potatoes baby gold or red work best
- 1 tablespoon Salt for boiling potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Parsley dried or fresh chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Add enough water to a stockpot to cover the potatoes. Place it on the stove over medium high heat, sprinkle in the salt (to season water and bring to a rapid boil).
- Once the water comes to a rolling boil, gently add in the whole potatoes. Cook these for about 20-25 minutes, until they are fork tender.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Drain the potatoes in a colander, and allow them to steam dry in there for about 5 minutes.
- Place the potatoes onto a non-stick baking sheet and use a fork or the bottom of a cup and smash them down until they are almost flat. Let the potatoes sit for about 5 minutes to dry out a bit.
- Combine the olive oil, melted butter, parsley, salt, and pepper. Use a basting brush or a spoon to drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over smashed potatoes.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the potatoes for 25 minutes, untouched. Turn off the oven and let the potatoes sit in there for an additional 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with a dash of salt if desired. Serve right away, and enjoy!
Notes
Serve the potatoes with a side of sour cream or ranch dressing. Top them with chopped onions, or chives, or even add bacon bits and cheese for a burst of flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 2186mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g