Description
Crispy golden Smashed Potatoes emerge as a delightful sidekick to any main course, bringing rustic charm and irresistible texture. Salt-seasoned and herb-kissed, this simple dish promises a crunchy exterior and creamy center that will make you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best)
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously salted water bath, allowing them to simmer and soften for approximately 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully transfer boiled potatoes to a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each potato.
- Gently compress each potato using a sturdy kitchen tool like a fork or flat-bottomed glass, flattening to create a rustic, uneven surface approximately half an inch thick.
- Lavishly coat the smashed potatoes with fragrant olive oil, ensuring complete coverage and creating a potential crispy exterior.
- Liberally distribute garlic powder, crushed rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper across the potato surfaces, massaging seasonings into each crevice.
- Position the seasoned potatoes into a preheated oven set at 425°F, allowing them to roast and transform for 25-30 minutes.
- Midway through roasting, delicately flip each potato to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispiness on all sides.
- Optional: During the final five minutes, sprinkle aged Parmesan cheese over the potatoes, enabling it to melt and create a delectable crusty layer.
- Extract potatoes from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while maintaining peak crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like red or Yukon gold for the best crispy texture and even smashing.
- Pat potatoes completely dry after boiling to ensure maximum crispiness when roasting.
- Space potatoes slightly apart on the baking sheet to allow edges to get golden and crunchy.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary and thyme or add smoked paprika for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg