Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes
November 11, 2022
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These SUPER Crispy Smashed Potatoes are a great side dish for the holidays or as a side to go with your next weeknight meal! They’re perfectly crispy around every nook and cranny of the smashed potato, while the inside is still soft and beautifully seasoned throughout. Make sure to make extra because these will go fast!
Watch the Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe Video Below!
Ingredients for Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Making Crispy Smashed Potatoes is SO MUCH easier than it looks! It may be intimidating to get those crispy edges but this method is extremely simple and results in super crispy potatoes every time!
- Baby yellow potatoes – I prefer smaller potatoes (2-3″ long) such a Yukon Gold!
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (Dill, Rosemary, Parsley, Chives)
- Lemon
INGREDIENTS TIPS
POTATOES
I prefer smaller, waxier potatoes like baby yellow potatoes (yukon gold), which cook faster and are more manageable when smashing with a flat surface. The smaller surface area also allows for easier roasting in the oven, which results in a more crispy texture!
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
I recommend using a high quality extra virgin olive oil for this recipe. Aside from the seasonings, your oil is the key ingredient that will turn your potatoes into a showstopper of a side, so you want to use a the best quality oil you can find!
Cooking Crispy Smashed Potatoes: Recipe Instructions
Boil the potatoes
The first step in this recipe is to wash your potatoes of excess dirt and fill them in a heavy bottomed pot with cold water (just enough to cover) and kosher salt. Bring them up to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes or until they are fork tender and drain!
Smash your potatoes
Once the potatoes are drained, drizzle about 1/4 cup of olive oil on the surface of a nonstick baking sheet. Lay your potatoes on the tray and use a flat object or similar size baking tray to smash the potatoes to about a 1/2″ thickness (I used a small bowl, as seen in the photo). Drizzle the potatoes with more olive oil and season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Roast the potatoes at high heat
Roast the potatoes at 450F for about 30-45 minutes, or until the edges are super crispy (the cooking time can vary based on your oven, so keep an eye on them the first time you make this recipe!) Check the potatoes about halfway through and add more olive oil as needed. If you don’t hear or see the potatoes crisping up in the oven, add a little more oil.
Garnish the potatoes and serve
Once the potatoes are crispy to your liking, garnish with fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon, and salt to taste!
If you liked this Crispy Smashed Potato recipe, check out some of the most popular side dish recipes on the blog!
RECIPE TIPS
COOKING TIMES MAY VARY!
Depending on your oven and the size of your potatoes, cooking times may vary. I recommend using similar sized potatoes to ensure even cooking throughout and check the potatoes occasionally until they are crispy to your liking!
BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR OLIVE OIL!
These potatoes will absorb the oil in order to get crispy, so don’t be afraid to add a little extra olive oil (or as needed)!
Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 lb Yellow Baby Potatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill, rosemary, parsley) for garnish
- lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Rinse potatoes of any excess dirt then fill in a large pot with cold water until fully submerged. Add 1/4 cup kosher salt and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender and drain.
- On a nonstick baking sheet, drizzle evenly with olive oil. Add the potatoes to the baking sheet and use a flat object or pan to smash the potatoes to a 1/2" thickness. Drizzle liberally with more olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Roast the potatoes at 450F for 30-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon. Enjoy!
I love crispy bits!
Such a good recipe!
I love crispy potatoes! Can’t wait to try this
Love crispy potatoes!
Love your recipes!!! (Giveaway entry) this one is especially good!!
Looks sooo good. Definitely going to make it!
So have to try this
Love this!
Simple and easy.
We make this side dish fairly often and cook varieties with parmesan cheese or bacon as toppings
So easy to make and delicious
That crunch!! Can’t wait to try these. Thanks for so many amazing recipes, you’re the best!
Smashing potatoes darling! cheers!
Delicious!!
crispety crunchety!
Wow! How do you get them so crispy??
Crispy perfection!
I’ve learned that potatoes cooked any way is perfection and this looks heavenly!
I did a dry run of these for my dinner at home and was highly impressed with the depth of flavor. I plan to have them as an appetizer for my thanksgiving dinner.
Love crispy smash potatoes… I’ll have to give this recipe a try
I love smashed potatoes, need to give this a try.
I can just tell that this will be my new favorite potato recipe!
These little gems make the perfect side dish AND finger food. #PotatoJunkie over here 😜
This looks easy to make!
you got me with crispy and potatoes! Includes all the best ingredients. Yum!
Yummy!
Definitely gonna try this soon!!! Thanks for the recipe, CJ 🤗🤗🤗
This is on my list of things to make, I love a crispy potato.
I just made this recipe today 😃 perfection
This is the perfect finger food. I love potatoes! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
As if potatoes could get any better, ya make ‘em crispy!
Looks like a great Thanksgiving side option. Or even a Sunday night dinner. Definitely trying this one.
Getting ready to run to the store to grab some baby potatoes as I’m typing this 🤤
Wowowow!
These smashed potatoes are the best! Love a crispy smashed potato with something to dip it in.
In charge of potatoes this year and I’m making the creamy mashed potatoes AND this one for different texture and veg friendly option!
Crispy Crispy and Crispy is the way to go !!!
Smash potatoes are a must I love this!
And now…i’m hungry
Need to try thiss
This would make a great side dish for my meal preps.
These are fabulous! I make them every time my grandchildren come over.
Now I don’t know which is the best way to cook potatoes. Those look wonderful
I could eat these everyday!
My family is gunna love this
Actually just bought some potatoes to try this out!
Looks easy and sounds delish! Will have to try this out
Yum! My toddler is into crunchy foods right now so putting this on next week’s menu. Thanks, CJ!
These look ridiculously good for how easy that process is
My husband LOVES these and they’re super simple to whip up even with a toddler clinging to my leg 🙃.
Wow! Looks very easy and doable – may have to try this one for this weekend 🙂
This looks so good! Can’t wait to try.
These look SUPER good and fun to make! Adding these to the Thanksgiving table also!
Simple and crispy <3
So hard to choose between smashed or mashed potatoes
Ohhh this is yummy and fool proof 🙂 love your recipes!!
Yummy!
Love these! A little too much
OMG.
These look delicious!
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Alway love a potato side dish
Oh my!! My fav combo!
Must try!! So easy and yummy!
Looks super easy to make! I think I’ll add some fresh chopped garlic to mine yum!
I’ve been wanting to try smashed potatoes! This recipe looks great
I’ve been wanting to try smashed potatoes!
Gotta love crispy potatoes!
Excellent boss
Great, quick recipe!
These look great for dipping!
Yum yum 😋
Yummy
🤤 so crispy and good
Crispy potatoes are the best!
Yum!
Can never be too many potato dishes for the holidays! Simple to make and delicious crispy goodness!
I am definitely going to make this!
This looks amazing
My newest obsession! Saw this all over instagram and looking forward to trying it!
I just made this recipe today 😃 perfection
Love me a good and crispy potato recipe🔥
These look so delish!!!!!
I haven’t tried smashed potatoes before but after reading this recipe I definitely want to try it ☺️
Looks delicious!
ok, lemon is new for me. i will try this!
Can’t wait to try this!
I love your recipes and would live to be the winner of your giveaways 😍
A new way to make potatoes! Gotta try this one soon.
I made this recipe and I can’t wait to make it again.
yum!
Great recipe
This beat the rest of the potatoes receipts I’ve made . It’s so crispy (cue the name 😅) and crunchy ! One can’t have less than one potato dish on Thanksgiving menu !
Thank you for all your amazing recipes .🙌🏻
Taking the tik tok sensation and making it easy to follow and with great results!
Yum!!! I love a crispy tato!
Made this today and it was great!
These look absolutely incredible!
Great recipe! Love it
Never had smashed potatoes before but definitely going to try this recipe out!
Rosemary is particularly good with potatoes cooked like this. Thanks for the recipe! We’re looking forward to trying it out after the holiday!
I made this and it was a huge hit!
Can’t wait to try this recipe
I have always wanted to make this! Now I have a great recipe to follow. Thanks!
Amazing recipe!
Making this tomorrow! Thanks for all the great recipes.
Looks good!
So good and so simple!!
Yummy. Happy Thanksgiving 😊
love crispy!
Loved this recipe!! It was a crowd favorite at my Friendsgiving.
Yum!
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to make it!!
Sounds so simple and it looks so good! Another recipe to add to my list
Will definitely try this!
Amazingly delicious!
Willing to take a year off my life for these crispy potatoes 😩 Another amazing recipe!
Trying these!
These look amazing!
Okay! I’m so glad I found this recipe, as I’ve never boiled first then roasted.
What a game changer!!
This is an absolute favorite recipe for potatoes.
So good it could be a meal on its own.
This looks so good! Will definitely be a winner in my family!
Easy recipe !!
I’d smash these
Haven’t tried this recipe but I’m sure it’ll be delicious like the rest of your recipes I’ve tried! Love my potatoes, will def be making these bad boys!
Great side dish, since we had a couple dairy free guests.
This is so fun to make and it’s easy!! Love every single recipes posted!!
Can never be too many potato dishes for the holidays! Simple to make and delicious crispy goodness!
I can’t wait to try this out.
I need this in ma life 🫡
This is the best kind of side dish or snack! So simple and so good! One of my personal favs!
Crispy perfection!
I’ve always wanted to try this, saving recipe!
Saving this for Xmas!
Amazing recipe! Tried this one last week. Potatoes any way are definitely my love language lol! 😂
These potatoes look bomb. Need to find the right sauce for them!
Definitely a must try recipe.
I can’t give up my mashed potatoes, but I’m going to try this with sweet potatoes!
Well dang, now I don’t know if I should make the mashed potatoes you posted or this 😂😂😮💨
Smashed potatoes is something I still haven’t tried yet but am looking forward to. I hope they turn out as good as yours.
Hulk Smash! Noice!
Delicious. The lemon garnish + maybe some
Cheese too?! Can’t be beat
GBD
Definitely have to try making these! Yum!
Great idea, love that there’s no need for peeling or cutting. Thanks!
Smashed potatoes are great, more edges for more crunch!
I’m not a huge potato fan but this recipe is a must try!
Saved for future cookery!
gonna have to try this cus it’s looks soooo good
These are sooo good!! Could eat two platters of them easy
Best side potato dish ever! beside French fries of course lol
My new favorite
These look amazing and can’t wait to try!!!
Smashed potatoes are on trend now. This recipe is really simple!
Would probably be great with some za’tar too!
Definitely trying this!
I’ve seen these all over Instagram lately and haven’t tried them yet. I’m definitely giving your recipe a try!
So making this next week!
Looks delicious 😋
This potato recipe looks amazing!
Can’t wait to make this for my friends as well🤩
These look awesome!
Super recipe!
Hard smash for these crispy smashed potatoes!
I’m gonna try to make this!! Who doesn’t like potatoes
Great recipe! Will try this some time!
Happy thanksgiving!
This i make over and over again!
I’d love to see a statistic to see how much the giveaway increases the traffic of the blog (which I love and use a lot btw :D)
Can’t wait to try this on Thanksgiving!
Yum!!
Oh my…🤤
My daughter will love this! Definitely adding it to our rotation.
Looking forward to trying this recipe. They look wonderful buttery and crispy!
My favourite recipe!
A great departure from regular degular old potatoes Yum!.
Made these for a dinner party and they were a hit!
Pick me pick me
I can’t wait to try this one out for Thanksgiving! 🙌🏻❤️
can’t wait to try this!
Trying this tonight because they look so good!
This is easy to make and scrumptious
Easy and delicious to make!
I’m a fan of potatoes and anything crispy so this recipe is perfect!
Made these! They’re the bomb!!! So delicious!
Oh no, the fam just saw this video as I watched it and demand I make them tomorrow. Cant blame them, they look spectacular. Thanks CJ, more cooking. 🙂
Looks so delicious
Looks delicious!
Yummy!! 🤤
Looks so crispy and flavorful with those seasonings 🥔
I love smashed potatoes for the crispy bits! I’ll have to give this a try!
Looks great, i need to try these!!!
I’ll make this soon! I’m going to try adding some peppers for extra heat!
My favorite!!
These sound amazing, definitely going to try this recipe!
One of my favourite potato recipes is smashed potatoes. Love this
Again you made a great recipe that turns your potatoes into heavenliness. I love the herb combination and the crispness is just wonderful with a soft center. Definitely one of the best smashed potato recipes
They look so crispy!
Looks amazing.
I’m totally gonna make these, the crispier the better mmm
Looks soo good! Drooling 😋
Dang, that looks fire 🔥
Your recipes are so empowering! It always amazes me how great the food turns out and for a novice like me that is a really good feeling. Can’t wait try this one! Like you said it can seem intimidating perfecting that crisp but with your guidance I know it will come out just right 🙂
HEAVEN!
You were my introduction to Asian food and I’ll forever be grateful for teaching me! I love seeing your other dishes! Everything I have made from your recipes has been 10/10!
Looks awesome!
Yummy!
Sounds so good and fun to make! Going to try this one out for my upcoming potluck 🙂
This looks crispy beyond belief.
A must try!!
YUM
Awesome,
Tasty looking.
Perfect side dish and super simple to make!
This came out amazing!!
Need to try this asap! Can’t wait! 🤩🤩🤩
Delicious!
Will be making this weekend for Friendsgiving!
We love smashed potatoes!
YUM
I love crispy potatoes! I can not wait to try this out!!
Excited to try this new recipe!
So good! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
Turned out amazing!
I’ve never made crispy smashed potatoes before, I think this a sign for me to finally try it!
Such a good recipe!
Noms!
Potatoes are the way to World Peace and these recipe should be the one leading us to it.
I like them extra crispy.
Extra crispy
Smash potatoes are the only potatoes in my book. Thanks CJ
It looks awesome
My wife makes her own style of these, going to have to ask her to make this recipe next time!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
I’ll have to have my boys help with this.
Will try these😍
Drooling! Looks so good!
Happy holidays!
Crispy potatoes are my favorite!!!!
I guess I know what we’re having for dinner! My husband loves crispy smashed potatoes. Looks so easy to make! Thank you!
I can’t wait to try these tomorrow!!! I have my potatoes ready to be smashed & baked!!!
I’ll have to try this and the carrots 😊 very soon!
Gonna try make this this weekend!
Definitely making this the next time!!
I have always wanted to try making these
Love these potatoes so much!!
My favorite form of potato!
Looks INCREDIBLE
Love this!!
Awesome!
I simply love potatoes and I can’t wait to add this scrumptious recipe to my repertoire <3
Looks mouthwatering, yummm! Love that I don’t have to peel the potatoes too 🙂
Yummyyyy
Me
Thank you! So delicous!
Need. To. Make. Now. 🤤
This is the one dish my family ALWAYS asks me to make for them. I’ve never tried with dill before so that’s definitely a must for tomorrow!
I love smashed potatoes! Gotta try this recipe!
I’ve been searching for the perfect smashed potatoes recipe… this could be it!
These are so yummy and versatile!
When my toddler says “mmmmmmmm”, rubs her tummy and signals for more IS DEFINITELY A WIN 👍
Hiii! Please pick me! I’ve made a few of your recipes and love them! 🧡
A favourite go-to recipe for crispy potatoes
Made this recipe and am obsessed!!
This is always a hit with the family
Ahhh I’ve been wondering how to make this! I looked at other recipes and they don’t compare.
I can feel the crunch 😋
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Looks so easy!
Loving the recipes shared. Such a great variety! Happy Holidays!
Excited to try this!!
Looks sooo good!
Yes please!
Wonderful recipe!
Thank you CJ for your easy to make recipes. I look forward to cooking. My husband loved these crispy smashed potatoes.
These look amazing 🤩
Yumm! Can’t wait to try this
Looks so delicious! I love crispy potatoes! 😋
Haven’t tried this one yet, but definitely saving.
I just bought some fingerling potatoes to cook for thanksgiving!!! This would be the perfect way to cook them!! I am already drooling!! 🤤
Looks great!
Easy and crispy potatoes! What’s not to love 💗
I’ll try making this tomorrow night!
Can’t wait to try this!
I need to try this recipe for my son, he would really enjoy it!
Those look so yummy and crispy
These look sooo good!
These look so crispy and delicious!
Smashed potatoes are amazing. You can also sub the olive oil with tallow or duck fat or if your feeling extra naughty, bacon drippings!
Haven’t tried this one out yet but looks super simple and scrumptious. Love all your recipes. Ingredients are within reach and instructions are pretty simple to follow too. Hoping to try this one soon.
I love a good crispy potato. Nothing better. Definitely trying this one.
Tried this once and it’s a definite hit in my household.
Ooh, I’m going to have to try this recipe!
Trying this version on smashed potatoes asap!
I will try this very soon, looks great!
Trying these next!
Love smashed potatoes! How do you feel about using an air fryer for these?
Made these last weekend and my partner loved them! Needed to squish them a bit more to get the maximum crunch but still really tasty nonetheless.
Crispy smashed taters have been a weekend brunch staple of mine for years. Looking forward to pairing this recipe with a solid yogurt dip or aioli!!
Such an recipe & very tasty!
I’ll have to try these! The last time I tried to make a crispy smashed potato, they did not end up crispy no matter how long I baked them. I even attempted to broil them.
Saving this for our next big meal! Can’t wait to try!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Saved for boys fave appetizer!
Another dish I tried as a side dish for thanksgiving! I highly recommend it! So creamy and flavorful!
You guys must try this! I love potato’s and extra crispy! Totally goes well as a side dish! Not even, maybe try for breakfast or put it in your breakfast burrito! You wouldn’t disappoint!!
❤️
Like the idea of potatoes as an app.
YUMMY!
Looks delicious and simple to make!
This is an intriguing recipe!
I need to try this ASAP!
I’ve seen these going viral but none of them look as good as these!
Made smashed potatoes 2 days ago and they didn’t turn out the greatest, at least I can try out this recipe for next time!
Yum!
👍🏼SOooo Good!!!
Mmmmmmm, potato 😋
Thanks so much for these wonderful recipes CJ! Looks wonderful!
Definitely trying these!
Wow just wow!! These were phenomenal
Yummy! Need to make this for the holidays.
Love a simple tasty dish!
Made these last week, and they didn’t turn out as crispy as they sounded in your video (which is how my 6yr old grades food, pretty much). But still tasty! I think I crowded too many potatoes in the pan?
Definitely have to try these
Definitely have to make these
Super easy recipe and delicious!
Turned out crispy in every nook and cranny! Yum!
The perfect crispy potato recipe!!
Turned out crispy in every nook and cranny!! Loved it 😍
I’m going to make these for a friendsgiving! Also, I’m making your carrots right now!
Omg! This was so delicious and so crispy!
Sounds like perfection once again!
100% making these to outshine my mum’s toasties. I’ll be queen of Christmas
This looks super easy & yummy! Look potatoes in our household. Looks pretty & festive with the paprika & green herbs!
Just in time for the holidays! Thanks!
I make these often will definitely give your version a try
Can’t wait to try these!!
Looks delicious!
I think my bite will love these!
Omg , wow these turned out so good!! Yum yum yum!!!
Looks absolutely delicious
The hard decision, crispy or mashed potatoes for dinner.
Can’t wait to try this!
can’t wait to give this a try!
Love these! I’ve made them 3 times already!
Going to to do this Sunday nights steak dinner!
These look fantastic! Nothing better than a crispy potato 🥰
Looks so crispy!!
Sooo delicious! 😋
Looks so yummm!!
Soo delicious!
Perfect holiday dish! Can’t wait to make this!
Lovely recipe!
Looks good, want to try this for the super bowl appetizers.
The crispiest smashed potatoes! So addicting and yummy!
Nice and crispy and filled with flavour!!
Looks delicious!
Looks soooo good!!!!! Can’t wait to try this out!
Looks amazing!
Perfect mash up of a fried potato and a mashed potato!
smashed potatoes are the way to go!
Definitly will have to give this a try, but intrigued to try boiling them in broth like your mashed potatoes. And thoughts on that?
Thank you for all your Great recipes, your Chinese crispy pork belly had such an insane effort reward ratio that i Need to Cook all your recipes!
I love these! Amazing!
These were delish!!! So crispy ty!!!!
Going to make these
So crispy!
yum!
Simple ingredients but wow wow
Perfect to go with a good steak. Wish I had some right now. Delicious!!!!
Texture on potatoes? Sign me up!
gorgeous!
Definitely going to make these too!
It looks amazing!!
So good! Must try 🤤
Amazing
Made this! Was delicious
I’ll be trying this one too! I love your recipes and how you explain them! Thanks!
This would be perfect for game nights! 🤤
Yum! I love and always crave French fries. This is a perfect healthier replacement!
Delicious!
Good enough to eat alone. Total comfort food. Yum
Happy Thanksgiving!
If I win I’d make mango lassi with the blender! And steamed fish with the wok 😍
Ooh, I’ve made this before but your recipe has more seasonings so might even be better! I will need to try to make this!
Looks like we will be eating a lot of
potatoes in the near future…this recipe looks so yummy too!
i love anything potatoes tbh!
Just add an S to Mash potatoes and there you have it.. soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Compliments to the chef 🧑🏽🍳
Wow they look crispy!
This is a must try! It looks delicious!
A lot of great texture, crisp, and flavors in the smashed potatoes! Fantastic recipe CJ
these look so delicious and crispy!!!
This sounds amazing! Competition against my friends golden potatoes recipe. I’ll have to try. Thanks for sharing!
I made these for our Sunday brunch! Absolutely delicious
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Looks delicious, will try soon 🙌
These look so good!
I’ll try this! Love crispy potatoes!
Ahh it looks so good! So crispy and flavorful!
Definitely gonna try it!