I needed to re-share the simplest, most scrumptious aspect dish you may ever make. In the event you’re a potato lover like I’m (actually, who isn’t?!) then prepare in your new favourite solution to make them (moreover my well-known gradual cooker mashed potatoes).

These unbelievable crispy smashed potatoes have these crave-able golden edges, completely fluffy facilities inside, and the right quantity of seasoning to make them completely addicting. When Rebecca, Abra, and I cooked them up a few years again for Thanksgiving we significantly couldn’t cease snacking on them (in all probability as a result of they style like french fries).

This crispy smashed potato recipe makes such an incredible appetizer or aspect dish that’s tremendous straightforward to customise along with your favourite seasoning and, in fact, fantastic dipping sauces. I’ve included enjoyable kinds of each under, so these potatoes are actually a choose-your-own-adventure form of recipe. In the easiest way doable!

May I recommend a complete potato station with about 5-10 totally different sauces to select from? OKAY, greatest vacation season (or actually any time dinner aspect).

The whole lot you want for the very best crispy smashed potatoes

One of many major explanation why I like this recipe (and why you’ll, too) is as a result of it requires tremendous minimal substances however the result’s SO scrumptious and a assured crowd-pleaser. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Gold potatoes: I believe that Yukon gold potatoes have the very best taste and get good and crispy, however you may additionally use crimson potatoes.
• Olive oil: you’ll want loads of olive oil to roast the potatoes to crispy perfection.
• Seasonings: we’re going easy with loads of salt and pepper, plus garlic powder. See under for much more concepts for seasonings!
• For the sauce: gotta love dipping & drizzling crispy smashed potatoes! On this recipe, I paired them with my well-known garlic feta sauce, however I’ve included tons of choices under.

Extra scrumptious seasonings

Seeking to jazz these potatoes up much more? Attempt considered one of these scrumptious seasoning combos:

• My do-it-yourself sazon seasoning is a must-try — made with cumin, coriander, annatto seeds (or turmeric) and extra for a daring, scrumptious taste.
• Wonderful do-it-yourself taco seasoning isn’t only for meat! Toss it with these smashed potatoes for a kick of taste and warmth.
• Attempt a balsamic and herb taste by including 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon recent thyme and 1 teaspoon recent chopped rosemary to the olive oil & garlic powder on this recipe!
• Certainly one of my favourite combos is a Moroccan-inspired seasoning with 1 teaspoon floor cumin, 1 teaspoon floor turmeric, 1 teaspoon floor cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder & salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and loads of black pepper.
• Add an exquisite jerk seasoning from this scrumptious jerk hen recipe!
• Curry flavors from this salad recipe take these potatoes to the subsequent degree by including 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon floor turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and salt & pepper.
• Attempt topping them with freshly grated parmesan cheese and recent parsley or chives for a stunning, savory combo.

Tips on how to make smashed potatoes

Making smashed potatoes does take a little bit of time, however the steps are really easy and naturally, SO price it.

1. Boil your potatoes. You’ll begin by cooking your potatoes in boiling water till they’re simply fork tender. Drain them and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes, then dump them onto your massive sheet pan.
2. Smash ’em. Right here comes the enjoyable half! Use a heavy-bottomed pot, mug, and even one other sheet pan to smash the potatoes till they’re about 1/3 inch thick and flat on two sides. Watch out to not smash them an excessive amount of as we would like them to remain collectively and bake evenly.
3. Season & bake ’em. You’ll then wish to combine the olive oil with the garlic powder and brush that all around the potatoes. Keep in mind so as to add loads of salt and pepper as nicely, then bake them at 450 levels, flipping midway by, till they’re golden and crispy.
4. Sauce get together. Whereas the potatoes are baking you may make your garlic feta sauce, or any sauce you’d like! Scroll under for tons of concepts.
5. Garnish & serve. As soon as the potatoes are golden and crispy, garnish them with recent herbs like rosemary or parsley and drizzle or serve them along with your fav sauce!

Suggestions for ultra-crispy potatoes

1. Use small potatoes. Smaller potatoes will bake up good and crispy, and be simpler to “smash” earlier than baking. Select gold (or crimson) potatoes which might be small and even in measurement.
2. Don’t skimp on olive oil. We don’t need burnt potatoes, so use a very good quantity of olive oil whenever you’re baking these smashed potatoes in order that they’re nicely coated. This may assist to stop them from sticking to your pan and likewise create a pleasant crispy exterior. Promise they gained’t be greasy!
3. Season them nicely. Garlic powder, salt and pepper go a great distance, so don’t overlook so as to add lots S&P or use one of many seasonings listed above!
4. Area out your potatoes. Make sure to evenly area out your smashed potatoes on a big baking sheet in order that they bake correctly. In case your pan is simply too small, I recommend utilizing two separate pans. A crowded pan will result in uneven cooking and gained’t let the outsides of the potatoes get crispy.
5. Bake them in a scorching oven. We’re baking these infants at 450 levels in order that they actually crisp up!

Our favourite sauces for dipping and drizzling

Sure, these crispy smashed potatoes are scrumptious heat straight from the oven, however if you happen to love dips & sauces like I do listed below are some superb ones for dipping & drizzling (I indicated V for vegan!):

Get all of my superb do-it-yourself dips & sauces right here!

Storing & reheating suggestions

• To retailer: retailer any leftover smashed potatoes in hermetic containers within the fridge for as much as 3-5 days.
• To reheat: be at liberty to reheat the potatoes proper again within the oven at 400 levels F for about 10 minutes. You may as well reheat them within the microwave till warmed by, although they gained’t be as crispy.

Make them forward of time

Save time by prepping the potatoes the night time earlier than baking! Merely boil the potatoes, smash them in your baking sheet, cowl calmly with foil or plastic wrap and retailer them within the fridge in a single day. Then within the morning you’ll be able to season and bake in accordance with the instructions.

Extra superb apps & sides

Get all of our scrumptious aspect dishes right here!

I hope you like this crispy smashed potatoes recipe! In the event you make it make sure you go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Take pleasure in, xo!

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time 1 hour hour

Whole Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

ServesServes 4 servings

Probably the most scrumptious crispy smashed potatoes with completely golden edges and easy seasoning. You will love these straightforward smashed potatoes as an exquisite appetizer or aspect dish! Serve with our creamy garlic feta sauce or any dipping sauce your coronary heart needs.

Elements

• 1 ½ kilos small gold potatoes
• Huge handful of salt
• 2 tablespoons further virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Numerous freshly floor salt and pepper, to style
• For dipping:
• 1 batch garlic feta sauce
• To garnish:
• Contemporary rosemary, parsley or cilantro

Directions

• Add the potatoes and a handful of salt to a big pot of water and convey to a boil. Cook dinner the potatoes till simply fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain, permit them to chill for five minutes and dump the potatoes onto a big sheet pan.

• Use a heavy bottomed pot, massive mug or one other sheet pan to smash the potatoes till they’re about 1/3 inch thick and flat on two sides. Notice: don’t make them too skinny or they’ll be prone to crumble simpler.

• Preheat the oven to 450 levels.

• In a small bowl, combine collectively the olive oil and garlic powder and brush either side of the potatoes with oil. Season the potatoes generously with salt and pepper. Bake within the oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping midway by, till the potatoes are good and golden and crispy to your liking.

• Make the whipped garlic feta yogurt sauce in accordance with the recipe. Or you may make no matter sauce you’d like — choices within the weblog publish and notice part under.

• Garnish the potatoes with rosemary sprigs on the aspect of the platter or chopped parsley/cilantro, then drizzle the feta sauce excessive or function a dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

This recipe serves 4 as a major aspect and 6 as an appetizer. Be at liberty to double the recipe to serve extra folks.
Learn the total publish for tons of various seasonings and sauce choices (vegan included!) and get all of our favourite sauces right here!
To make forward: save time by prepping the potatoes the night time earlier than baking! Merely boil the potatoes, smash them in your baking sheet, cowl calmly with foil or plastic wrap and retailer them within the fridge in a single day. Then within the morning you’ll be able to season and bake in accordance with the instructions.

Vitamin

Serving: 1serving (based mostly on 4, with sauce)Energy: 217calCarbohydrates: 24.2gProtein: 6.6gFats: 10.8gSaturated Fats: 3gFiber: 3.4gSugar: 2.9g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats

This publish was initially revealed on November twelfth, 2021, republished on December eleventh, 2022, and republished on October seventeenth, 2023.