Description
Crispy smashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful contrast of a crunchy exterior and a fluffy, buttery interior. Perfect for any occasion, they’re incredibly easy to prepare and elevate your dinner table with their golden beauty. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on their own, these potatoes promise to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Wash the baby potatoes under cold water until clean.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of cold water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, smash each potato gently using a flat-bottomed glass.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg