Crispy Smashed Potatoes (SUPER CRISPY!)
These SUPER crispy smashed potatoes are a delicious side you can easily make at home! Every edge of the potatoes are crispy, yet soft on the inside and seasoned beautifully topped with fresh herbs and lemon
Servings: 4
Equipment
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
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- On a nonstick baking sheet, drizzle evenly with olive oil. Add the potatoes to the baking sheet, leaving room in between the potatoes, 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!
Notes
KEY TIPS
- I used Yukon Gold potatoes that were 2-3" long.
- I recommend using a smaller, waxy potato - they cook faster, they're easier to smash and roast, and I like how the insides get creamy
- You can use a larger potato but they will have less crispy to inside ratio, and the inside will taste fluffier (vs. creamy)
- When roasting the potatoes, keep an eye on them. Check them at least once (halfway) - if the potatoes do not look like they are starting to crisp up, drizzle more olive oil. This is because the potatoes continue to absorb the olive oil as they roast, so if there is not enough oil, they will not crisp up.
- Depending on your oven and the size of your potatoes, cooking times may vary for your Crispy Smashed Potatoes. I recommend using similar sized potatoes to ensure even cooking throughout and check the potatoes occasionally until they are crispy to your liking!
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftover Crispy Smashed Potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The potatoes will not retain their crispy texture when refrigerated. You can try to restore some of the crispiness by reheating them in the air fryer at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg